Drought, Wind, and Fire (AIO Imagination Station Books)
#27 in Adventures In Odyssey Imagination Station Series
What’s inside...
In book 27 of the Imagination Station series, cousins Patrick and Beth travel from Whit’s End to a Kansas farm in 1935— the heart of the Dust Bowl. There they meet Ethan, a boy determined to save his family’s drought-stricken land. Together the children face choking "black blizzards," a raging prairie fire, and the worry that everything Ethan’s family owns could blow away. As they battle the elements, they learn about faith, perseverance, and working together when hopes seem to dry up like the soil around them.
Character compass
Patrick
Beth
John Avery Whittaker
Discussion points
Why did some families stay while others left during the Dust Bowl?
How did teamwork help the children survive the storm and fire?
What modern challenges feel like a 'black blizzard' to you?
How does faith influence the characters’ decisions?
Tip: Role play these questions
Compare Dust-Bowl farming to today’s sustainable practices.
Role-play designing a dust-storm survival kit.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Ethan’s family keeps farming despite repeated setbacks.
Real-World Application: Children learn to keep trying when school tasks feel overwhelming.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Fighting the prairie fire requires everyone’s coordinated effort.
Real-World Application: Kids see value in sharing chores and group projects.
Example Lesson: Hope
Explanation: A shared Bible verse lifts spirits amid devastation.
Real-World Application: Reminds children to look for positivity during personal challenges.