Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse

Out of the Dust

Karen Hesse

227 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical poetry young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

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Out of the Dust joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content "Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. . . ." A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring h...

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Moods

emotional 72%
sad 64%
hopeful 44%
informative 36%
reflective 36%
challenging 24%
inspiring 24%
dark 20%
tense 7%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.54

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