{"product_id":"ruthies-dusty-path-to-courage-paperback","title":"Ruthie's Dusty Path to Courage - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeslie Ruth Damude\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuthie lives on a prairie farm where the sky hasn't rained in years. The wind blows dust all around them, and the crops are long gone. It's the 1930s, deep in the Dust Bowl, and Ruthie's family is struggling to hang on.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer father calls it a battle-against dust storms, drought, and even grasshoppers. He says they're fighting with courage and hope. But Ruthie doesn't feel very brave.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't help that her big brother, Roy, loves to scare her with creepy critters and spooky stories. Or that school is tough, with mean kids like Alice, embarrassing clothes, and games that Ruthie always seems to mess up. And then there are the strange dreams--the howls in the night, the troublemakers down the road, and a mysterious stranger who may not be safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least she has her dog, Rover. He listens when no one else does, and his wagging tail always makes things feel a little better. But when Rover's safety is suddenly at risk, Ruthie's world starts to unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd the biggest fear of all? That the drought might force them off their land forever.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Ruthie discover what it means to be brave--even when everything around her feels broken and dry?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuthie's Dusty Path to Courage\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming story of hope and resilience, perfect for children ages 8 to 12. Includes discussion questions for families, classrooms, and homeschool groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53127169048883,"sku":"9781636988719","price":31.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/alWeAYkNO9781636988719.webp?v=1773297879","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/ruthies-dusty-path-to-courage-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}