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Out of the Dust

Scholastic Book Guides, Grades 6-9
Pages
16
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

In the midst of the devastating Dust Bowl, Billie Jo faces immense personal tragedy after a terrible accident leaves her scarred and unable to play the piano, her greatest comfort. As her family farm struggles and others flee, she must navigate her grief and find strength within herself. This Newbery Award-winning novel, told in verse, explores resilience and hope in a bleak Oklahoma landscape.

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How it reads

Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (2)
Death Of A ParentTrauma