In 1932, Akron, Ohio was no better off than other parts of the country.
He lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi..
Chris is presently working on another Tales of Young Americans Story about the Oklahoma Land Run.
He also illustrated Let Them Play, which was named to the 2006 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People list.
Rudy Rides the Rails is Chris Ellison\'s second book with Sleeping Bear Press.
Dandi lives in West Salem, Ohio.
She conducts writing workshops across the United States and speaks at numerous conferences.
As Rudy lives the hobo life while he Rides the rails to California, young readers are given a snapshot view and testament of Depression-era America.
Writer Dandi Daley Mackall met the real Ramblin\' Rudy in 2000 and was inspired to capture his Story and the spirit of adventure shown by many during the Great Depression.
When Rudy learns of other boys leaving town and heading west to seek their fortunes, he hops a train figuring at least there will be one less mouth to feed at home.
His mother is desperate, not knowing how she will feed and care for her family.
His father, sullen and withdrawn, spends his time sulking on their front porch.
Thirteen-year-old Rudy wants to help but doesn\'t know where to turn.
Since Black Tuesday in \'29, companies are closed, men all over the state are out of work, and families are running out of hope.
In 1932, Akron, Ohio was no better off than other parts of the country
