Out of the Dust: A Novel

Hesse, Karen

ISBN 10: 0590376195 / ISBN 13: 9780590376198

Published by Scholastic Inc, 1998

About this Item

Newbery award book very good condition. Seller Inventory # 559

Bibliographic Details

Title: Out of the Dust: A Novel

Publisher: Scholastic Inc

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis:

A poem cycle that reads as a novel, "Out of the Dust" tells the story of Billie Jo, a girl who struggles to help her family survive the dustbowl years of the Depression. Fighting against the elements on her Oklahoma farm, Billie Jo takes on even more responsibilities when her mother dies in a tragic accident. A testament to the American spirit, this novel is an instant classic.

Review:

The characters are expertly portrayed in few words, and the desparation of the community is palpable... a vivid and well-realised picture of a moment in history, useful for any class studying 1930s America. (www.writeaway.org.uk )