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Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse 1999 1st Scholastic Paperback Printing

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Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse 1999 1st Scholastic Paperback Printing Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse 1999 1st Scholastic Paperback Printing

SYNOPSIS:  227 pages followed by several unnumbered pages of After Words that includes black & white photos of people and places from the era which is the subject of this book. "A poem cycle that reads as a novel, Out of the Dust tells the story of a girl named Billie Jo, who struggles to help her family survive the dust-bowl 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."

This gripping story, written in sparse first-person, free-verse poems, tells of Billie Jo's stoic courage, as she learns to cope with the loss of her mother and her grieving father's slow deterioration. There is hope at the end when Billie Jo's badly burned hands are healed, and she is able to play her beloved piano again. The 1998 Newbery Medal winner."

Publisher: Scholastic Press, New York. Newbery Medal Winner.

Format: Soft cover, no dust jacket. NOT an EX LIB. Stated First Scholastic Paperback Printing January, 1999. 

Condition: In Very Good Condition. Very minor rubbing, touching, soiling, and bumping wear to covers and page edges. No markings, tears, holes, or problems with inner pages. Photos illustrate condition of overall volume.

See Grading Scale page for explanation of grades. Photos of any obvious condition issues will be provided.

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