The Journey of Natty Gann

PGUnited States rating19851h 41mAdventure, Family, Drama
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A brave girl travels across the country during the Great Depression to find her father after he leaves for a job. Along the way, she befriends a wolf and a traveling companion while facing many challenges on the railroad. It is a story about a young girl's determination and the bonds she forms while searching for her family.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a steady narrative flow typical of period dramas. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryNatty rescues a wolf from a dog fighting ring.
  • Approx.SomeNatty is detained in a juvenile facility and must escape.
  • Approx.SomeNatty is nearly caught by an unscrupulous ticket agent.
  • Approx.ScaryNatty faces a freight train derailment.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Natty show courage when she was facing difficult problems on her journey?
  2. 2Why do you think it was important for Natty to stay determined even when things were hard?
  3. 3How did the bond between Natty and the wolf help her feel safer during her travels?

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