When the Wind Came
Jan Andrews
A girl recalls everyday life on her family farm before wind and dark clouds transform the day. Her family takes shelter in a root cellar, then emerges to find that their home has been destroyed. In the aftermath, the family prepares a meal, and the girl washes dishes. While making bubbles with dish soap, she prompts her baby brother to giggle, and soon the family is laughing together. The memory considers loss and the comfort of connection after a traumatic event.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
