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Out of the Dust
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Out of the Dust
by Karen HesseThe story of Billie Jo, a girl who struggles to help her family survive the dust bowl years of the Depression, is told in poetry. A testament to the American spirit, this novel became an instant classic. "A powerfully compelling tale of a girl with enormous strength, courage, and love."-Booklist. Booklist starred review. 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. Fighti
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Out of the Dust (Enriched EBK)
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Out of the Dust (Enriched EBK)
by Hesse, KarenA poem cycle that reads as a novel, Out of the Dust tells the story of a girl named Billie Jo, who struggles to help her family survive the Great 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 Newbery Award-winning novel was an instant classic.
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About the Author:
While waiting for her writing career to begin, Karen Hesse worked as a waitress, a nanny, a librarian, a personnel officer, an agricultural laborer, an advertising secretary, a typesetter, a proofreader, a mental-health-care provider, a substitute teacher, and a book reviewer. She always thought of herself as being good with words.
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Ages 11-14 $7.99
Interest Level:
6-8
Grade Level Equivalent:
5.1
Guided Reading Level:
X
Age:
11-13
Genre:
Historical Fiction, Verse Novel
Subject:
American History, Determination and Perseverance, Death, Grief, Loss, Communities and Ways of Life, Extended Families, Homelessness and Poverty
A poem cycle that reads as a novel, Out of the Dust tells the story of a girl named Billie Jo, who struggles to help her family survive the dust-bowl 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.
