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Use The Storm in the Barn – a graphic novel by Matt Phelan – to teach pupils about the Dust Bowl and life in America during the 1930s. This teacher's guide includes historical information, book discussion questions, extension activities, and a note from the author.

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The Storm in the Barn
The Storm in the Barn
By Matt Phelan
Tall tale. Thriller. Gripping historical fiction. This artful, sparely told graphic novel – a tale of a boy in Dust Bowl America – will resonate with young readers today.

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