Literature Guide: Out of the Dust (Grades 4-8)

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Summary: I like the book Out of the Dust, because the poems contains
Review: so much symbolism. Take "Roots" for example: it is one of the main poems in the book. It tells about the conflict between Billie-Jo and her father. The problem was her father was connected to the land like "Roots". Her father believes that the wheat will grow again. Billie-Jo on the other hand is not connected to the land and wants to move. Her father and the land have a hold on each other, but Billie-Jo is "left out in the dust." Her only escape was her piano, until an accident jeopardized its use. Karen Hesse is a very talented writer, and really deserved the Newbery Medal. I recommend this book to everyone ages 12 and up, because it really makes you appreciate the little things; like clean water.

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Summary: I like the book Out of the Dust, because it contains so much
Review: symbolism. Take "Roots" for example: it is one of the main poems in the book. It tells about the conflict between Billie-Jo and her father. The problem was her father was connected to the land like "Roots". Her father believes that the wheat will grow again. Billie-Jo on the other hand is not connected to the land and wants to move. Her father and the land have a hold on each other, but Billie-Jo is "left out in the dust." Her only escape was her piano, until an accident jeopardized its use. Karen Hesse is a very talented writer, and really deserved the Newbery Medal. I recommend this book to everyone ages 12 and up, because it really makes you appreciate the little things; like clean water.

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Summary: The story of a young girl covered by DUST.
Review: I think this book is a very good example of symbolism and has many more meanings than what is on the outside. This book is about a young girl named Billy Jo and the many hardships that she encounters throughout her life. It shows her attempts to escape the dust but finds out she is too attached to leave it behind. I think this is a good book for n e one between the ages of 10 and 100! I believe this is the best book I've ever read and would recommend this book to n e one that is interested in our countries history or just interested in a really good book. No one should miss out on such a great reading experience like reading this book so I encourage everyone to read this book because it is well worth the money.

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Summary: Out of the dust is a unforgettable collection of poems
Review: I like the book Out Of the Dust because it's an extraordinary and unforgettable story. It's a tragic story in which a girl named Billy Jo has to live her life in a dusty environment. She learns to live with it and make the best out of it. Everything seems like her fault. Something horrible happened to her mother which she cannot forgive her father for. If you would like to know more about this accident in which Billy Jo cannot forget you should read this book.

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Summary: A novel full of symbolism.
Review: The novel Out of the Dust written by Karen Hesse, is full of symbolism. Karen did a very good job in writing this novel. It shows just how hard the Dust Bowl was and how tragic it could be to a family. Though it shows a lot of hardship, it does also show some greatness. The dust separated Billie Joe's family, but brought it together in a sense. When Billie Joe ran away from home she realized how much she really missed her father. The dust separated her father and her on the outside, but on inside it just made them stronger. This novel was a very educating and interesting book, although it was written in poetry form (which I don't like poetry). I would recommend this novel to anyone and everyone.

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Summary: Covered by dust
Review: I liked this book because it really tied in symbolism. This book is appropriate for the ages of ten to 15 years old. This book is appropriate for these ages because this book is very well written for a younger child to understand. It, however is a well- written book for children between the ages of ten and 15 years old. My favorite poem in this book is "On Stage" because it was shape to look like a piano. Billie Jo enjoyed to played the piano, but in this story it was "covered by dust" and so was Billie Jo. I really enjoyed this book. I hope that you will enjoy this book as well. Enjoy reading this wonderful book by Karen Hesse.

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Summary: An interesting story about hard times during the Dust Bowl
Review: Out of the Dust is one of the best books that I have ever read. Mrs. Hesse used a very unique writing form. In my opinion this book is very, very good. It talks about the hard times people faced in the 1930's with the Dust Bowl and everything. Billie Jo has to figure out on her own that she is tied to the dust and she just can't leave it. Also, Karen uses very good symbolism by characters name such as LoRaine as in low rain. I recommend this book to people between the ages of 10 and 15.

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Summary: A Girl Covered by Dust.
Review: This book is very inspired by symbolism. My favorite poem was Roots because my life is sort of like that poem. I think that this book is appropriate for children from the age of seven to one-hundred and seven. I appreciate the symbolism in this poem. You really have to take a while and think about some of the poems in this book. I think that this book is one of my favorite books of all. If you buy this book, it'll be well worth your money!!

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Summary: The best book ever!
Review: 'Out of the Dust' is a very good book. It focuses you on the dust bowl of the 1930's in Texas. I live in Texas, so that book ment more to me than it would to my relatives in Lousisana. If you read this book, you will treasure it like I do. It took me two days to read, but it was worth it. It's 227 pages, but it doesn't take long to read. For those of you who have read this book, never forget it.

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Summary: Hesse created a book that let you in the mind of a child.
Review: Karen Hesse will capture the heart of every reader with OUT OF THE DUST. Hesse creates the story of Billie Joe in away I have never read before. I hated to put the book down. It is the first book I have read that ended in rejoice and happiness after such tremoil.