Hitch

Name: Hitch
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (52 reviews)
Author: Ingold, Jeanette

by Ingold, Jeanette

Historical Fiction Young Adult

4.3 (52)

4.3 stars from 52 reviews

288 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by Clarion Books

$1.99KU80% off peak

Last checked: Jul 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to stories about ordinary people facing real hardship and finding their footing, especially those set in America's recent past.
You want historical fiction that feels grounded and lived-in rather than romanticised, with genuine details about how people worked and struggled.
You're looking for a coming-of-age novel that doesn't shy away from difficulty but also finds humour and hope in tough circumstances.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots with big dramatic twists. This is a quieter, character-driven story about a boy learning through daily work and friendship.
You're after contemporary settings or distant fantasy worlds. The 1930s Great Depression is central to everything that happens here.
You need books with romantic subplots or teenage angst as the main thread. This is about self-reliance, not romance.

About this book

Teenager Moss Trawnley is alone and struggling when he joins Franklin Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s Great Depression. Assigned to a work camp in Montana, the CCC offers him more than survival—it provides a way to support his family, build self-reliance, develop friendships, and learn leadership while working with nature. This historical fiction novel follows Moss's coming-of-age journey as he discovers the satisfaction of meaningful work and personal growth during America's hardest economic times. The story is written with humor and understanding of the era. Hitch has received recognition including the Christopher Award, the Society of School Librarians International Best Book designation, selection as a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, inclusion on the Texas Tayshas book list, and placement on the National Endowment for the Humanities/American Library Association We the People Bookshelf.

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Currently 4.3★ from 52 reviews

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