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In Depression-era Vancouver times are tough. It is 1939 and Ellen's dad has lost his job, forcing Ellen and her family to move to cramped quarters with her grumpy grandfather. Living far away from her friends, with little to entertain her and few luxuries, Ellen is lonely and frustrated with her lot in life. But Ellen's view of things changes when she meets a hobo, who teaches her the true meaning of generosity and goodwill.
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Get to Know Her
How does Ellen spend a typical day in the 1930s? Who is most important to her? What does she dream about? What would she think about the world we live in today? Find out more about Ellen. CLICK HERE
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Ellen's World
Ellen lived in Canada during one of the worst economic depressions in the twentieth century. What was life like during a time of poverty and hardship? What did people do for fun? How did they "make do" with little money? What did it mean to "ride the rails"? CLICK HERE
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Canada's Past
Get a glimpse of Canadian history on this timeline of key events from 1720 to 1949. CLICK HERE
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Our Home and Native Land
View a map of Canada to see where Vancouver is located. CLICK HERE
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Q&A with Author Dorothy Joan Harris
Meet the author of Ellen and find out what fascinated her about Depression-era Canada. CLICK HERE
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Read a Chapter
Read a sample chapter from Ellen: Hobo Jungle. CLICK HERE
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