SCHOLASTIC BOOKS (TRADE) Out Of The Dust Newberry Winner Hesse SB-0590371258
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Grade: 4th - 6th
Brand: Scholastic
Secondary Brand: Scholastic Books
UPC: 9780590371254
ISBN: 590371258
Description
A poem cycle that reads as a novel, “Out of the Dust” tells the story of Billie Jo, a girl who struggles to help her family survive the dustbowl 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. Awards include Newbery Medal, Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction, “Publishers Weekly” Best Book of the Year, “School Library Journal” Best Book of the Year, “Booklinks” Best Book of the Year, 1998 ALA Notable Children’s Book, and a 1998 ALA Best Book for Young Adults. 227 pp