Across the Fruited Plain

"Across the Fruited Plain" by Florence Crannell Means is a story about the Beecham family during a tough time in America. It's about families who had to move around to find work. The story centers on Rose-Ellen and her brothers and how hard it was for them when they had to move and find work. The story begins with Grandpa, Grandma, and their children facing hard times. The family worries about losing their home because they can't pay the taxes. The family bravely decides to move to harvest cranberries so that they can stay together, which shows how important family is, how hard life was for people who moved around for work, and always having hope, which motivates their travels. It sets the scene for all their adventures.