Minnie Swift, who is 11, isn't getting much for Christmas this year. In the times of the Great Depression, Minnie's whole life has changed. Her father isn't getting as much work as he used to, her family's food is limited, and a young orphan girl has come into their home from Texas. Minnie vents about her issues through her journal and accounts for her experiences, both good and bad, during the depression. She is constantly in good spirits until her father disappears.
