Sold on a Monday

Most people who are interested in the Great Depression must have seen the famous photo that is the central focus of this book. You know the one. The photo of the mother hiding her face while her children sit under a sign that says "For Sale". "Sold on a Monday" is a well thought out possible explanation as to what might motivate a mother to sell her children. It is historical fiction and definitely well researched. I never really connected on any level to the main characters, Ellis and Lillian but was interested in reading the story because I have always been interested in the dustbowl and the possible story behind the photo. I always did wonder what happened to the children. It a very nicely written historical novel but I was left with a bit of sadness as well because we will never really know what the reason really was and what did happen to the children.

3/5 Stars