A poem cycle that reads as a novel, this Newbery Medal winner tells the story of Billie Jo, a girl who struggles to help her family survive the dust bowl years of the Depression.
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.
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OUT OF THE DUST
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Product Weight: 0.38 lbs
Author: Hesse, Karen
Publication Date: 1998-12-01
Language: English
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
Dewey Decimal Classification: FIC
Audience Age Group: 12 to 18
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780590371254
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