Ada Ruth's mom decides to go to Chicago for a job washing train cars since they are hiring colored women because all the men are off fighting at the war. She tells Ada Ruth that she is going to make money to send back home to her. Ada Ruth is sad to see her mom leave. A snow front comes and brings a cat to her door. Since her mom is still not back yet, her Grandma allows the cat to stay for the time being. Day after day the mailman walks by without stopping until one day he finally dropped off an evelope filled with money. Ada Ruth knew it wouldn't be long before her mom came home.
I would use this book to lead a discussion in class about people going off to war and how the times of present and future are different. After reading this book to the class, I would discuss with the students the emotions families expereience when a loved one is called off to war. Also, we would discuss how times used to be (as exemplified by the book) and how times have changed today. After our discussion, students will write a reflection on what they have learned and provide their own opinions of the matter.
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