Out of the Dust

The story of Billie Jo, a girl who struggles to help her family survive the dust bowl years of the Depression, is told in poetry. A testament to the American spirit, this novel became an instant classic. "A powerfully compelling tale of a girl with enormous strength, courage, and love."-Booklist. Booklist starred review. 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. "A powerfully compelling tale of a girl with enormous strength, courage, and love."-Booklist, starred review.