When the Sky Rained Dust

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Set against the backdrop of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, the story follows fourteen-year-old Josh and his friend Shan as they struggle to survive on their families' farms in Central Texas during 1934. With rain and money both in short supply, they face the dual threats of wild animals carrying rabies and devastating black blizzards that ravage their land. The harsh realities of their environment challenge their resilience and friendship in this gripping tale of survival.