A review by jigglydelight
Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I had never heard of this book until someone lent this to me.

This is a historical fiction set in Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. This book is told in verse, or a collection of poems. That being said, no one is more surprised than me that I loved this book.

It was haunting, real, and a very quick read. 

Some say it is too dark for kids, I don't agree. Kids live this life, and with climate change will continue to face problems like these.