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My third (or fourth) time reading this!



Out Of the Dust – Karen Hesse
5***** and a ❤

Hesse can say so much in so few words. This is an extraordinary work of fiction, written entirely in verse.

It tells the story of a family during the Oklahoma Dust Bowl of the Depression. It's an emotionally evocative story of growing up in the harshness of poverty and tragedy. A wonderful book.

This was a Newbery award winner for children's literature. I first came across it when I was providing "study hall monitoring" for a local all-girls middle school. I couldn't stop reading it, and have recommended it to many people, and two of my book clubs.


LINK to my review

I was one you recommended it to and I loved it! Your review is spot on.