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Out of the Dust SIGNED by Karen Hesse 1997 Hardcover 1st Ed
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Signed By
- Karen Hesse
- Signed
- Yes
- Features
- Dust Jacket, Signed Bookplate
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780590360807
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0590360809
ISBN-13
9780590360807
eBay Product ID (ePID)
474053
Product Key Features
Book Title
Out of the Dust
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Historical / United States / 20th Century, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, General, Family / Multigenerational, People & Places / United States / General
Publication Year
1997
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
96-040344
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
Awards 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 From
Fourth Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Synopsis
Acclaimed 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. "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., Acclaimed 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."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., Acclaimed 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. "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 Number
PZ7.H4364Ou 1997
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