Time Period: 1931 Twenty-five percent unemployment, food lines, banks and businesses closing… The Great Depression was not only a national catastrophe, but a personal one, as well. Follow the fictional story of Anna Harrington to see how this time of upheaval affected a twelve-year-old girl who saw her friends and acquaintances devastated by economic events. Written especially for eight— to twelve-year-old girls, this very personal story shows the beauty of friendship while at the same time teaching important lessons of Christian faith and American history. "e;Anna's Fight for Hope"e; is ideal for anytime reading and an excellent resource for homeschooling.