Grapes of Wrath Book Report When first released in 1939, The Grapes of Wrath, written by novelist John Steinbeck, created quite a stir among Americans still coping with the depression. It tells the story of the Joad family from the time of their eviction ... deserted and damaged. Next, they learn from Muley Graves, a neighbor, that Tom's family was evicted, so both Tom and Casy travel onwards to family relative, Uncle John's home, in hopes of catching up with Tom's family before their big move to California. Finally, Tom is reunited with his family for the first time in four ... and more, wh...

• Word Count: 1730
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

In the book The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck writes about a family's trip from Oklahoma to California in search of meaningful work. The "Dust Bowl" of the 1920's caused the Joad family to migrate to California in the ... journey Casy begins to preach to Tom, but Tom is not very receptive. He is only concerned with getting home and staying out of trouble. The pair eventually arrive at John Joad's house who is Tom's brother. Casy first makes his philosophies known when the following conversation takes place, "" Leave me to salt this meat," he said "I can do it. There ... when he sacrifices...

• Word Count: 1851
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School