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Out of the Dust (Scholastic Gold) by Karen Hesse (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Author Karen Hesse. Her mother is gone. Her father can't talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better - playing the piano - is impossible with her wounded hands. To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100590371258
ISBN-139780590371254
eBay Product ID (ePID)473992
Product Key Features
Book TitleOut of the Dust (Scholastic Gold)
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
TopicHistorical / United States / 20th Century, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, General, Family / Multigenerational, People & Places / United States / General
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorKaren Hesse
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight6.1 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsAwards and Praise for Out of the Dust :Winner of the Newbery MedalWinner of the Scott O'Dell AwardAn ALA Notable Children's BookAn ALA Best Book for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Booklist Editors' ChoiceA Book Links "Lasting Connection"A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection * "Hesse's spare prose adroitly traces Billie Jo's journey in and out of darkness.... With each meticulously arranged entry she paints a vivid picture of Billie Jo's emotions, ranging from desolation.... to longing... to hope." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "Hesse uses free-verse poems to advance the plot, allowing the narrator to speak for herself much more eloquently than would be possible in standard prose. The author's astute and careful descriptions of life during the dust storms of the 1930s are grounded in harsh reality, yet are decidedly poetic... Hesse's ever growing skill as a writer willing to take chances with her form shines through superbly..." -- School Library Journal , starred review* "The story is bleak, but Hesse's writing transcends the gloom and transforms it into a powerfully compelling tale of a girl with enormous strength, courage and love. The entire novel is written in very readable blank verse, a superb choice for bringing out the exquisite agony and delight to be found in such a difficult period lived by such a vibrant character." Booklist , starred review, Awards and Praise for Out of the Dust : Winner of the Newbery Medal Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award An ALA Notable Children's Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors' Choice A Book Links "Lasting Connection" A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection * "Hesse's spare prose adroitly traces Billie Jo's journey in and out of darkness.... With each meticulously arranged entry she paints a vivid picture of Billie Jo's emotions, ranging from desolation.... to longing... to hope." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Hesse uses free-verse poems to advance the plot, allowing the narrator to speak for herself much more eloquently than would be possible in standard prose. The author's astute and careful descriptions of life during the dust storms of the 1930s are grounded in harsh reality, yet are decidedly poetic... Hesse's ever growing skill as a writer willing to take chances with her form shines through superbly..." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "The story is bleak, but Hesse's writing transcends the gloom and transforms it into a powerfully compelling tale of a girl with enormous strength, courage and love. The entire novel is written in very readable blank verse, a superb choice for bringing out the exquisite agony and delight to be found in such a difficult period lived by such a vibrant character." Booklist , starred review
Grade FromFourth Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisAcclaimed author Karen Hesse's Newbery Medal-winning novel-in-verse explores the life of fourteen-year-old Billie Jo growing up in the dust bowls of Oklahoma. Out of the Dust joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! "Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. . . ." A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father can't talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better -- playing the piano -- is impossible with her wounded hands. To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby. While others flee from the dust bowl, Billie Jo is left to find peace in the bleak landscape of Oklahoma -- and in the surprising landscape of her own heart., Out of the Dust joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content "Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. . . ." A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father can't talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better -- playing the piano -- is impossible with her wounded hands. To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby. While others flee from the dust bowl, Billie Jo is left to find peace in the bleak landscape of Oklahoma -- and in the surprising landscape of her own heart.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.H4364
