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Title: Out of the Dust
Review: Out of the Dust is one of the most memorable books that I have read in a long time. Karen Hesse, the author, captured the despair and tragedy of the time period in a remarkable way. The story takes place during the mid 1930's in the heart of the Dust Bowl and is told in poem form through the eyes of a young girl named Billie Jo. She tells us that her name was the result of her father's desire to have a son. Billie Jo's life unfolds in a series of poetic journal entries that disclose the events she is forced to endure. Some events are good; however, most are tragic and life changing for our young narrator. The events force us to feel the pain of this likable young girl as if we were personally experencing them with her. I highly recommend this book to all who enjoy reading books that evoke powerful emotions.
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