I just finished reading 227 pages out of the book Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse on June 13 2011. It's about a girl named Billie Jo who is stuck in the Oklahoma Panhandle during the dustbowl. It hasn't really bothered her much, especially since she has her piano to keep her company and she has a new baby brother on the way. But when a terrible disaster crushed Billie Jo'shopes and dreams, she feels like it's time to get out of the dust.
My favorite character in this book was Louise. I liked her because she was a good listener. For example, when Billie Jo was telling Louise about her life, she nodded but was listening very well.
I would recommend this book to kids 11+.
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