A review by nerdybirdy101
Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse

3.0

 I originally read this book when I was in middle school. I am teaching English summer school for 8th graders and was recommended to teach this book. So, I reread this book to see if I wanted to teach it or not. This book is perfect for teaching! It is written in prose format which is perfect for teaching students about poetry. It is a historical fiction set in the Dust Bowl, which is perfect to teach students about the 1930s and particularly the Dust Bowl. I can only see the positives of using this book in the classroom and recommend other teachers to consider using this book. 
 I gave this book a 3 out of 5 stars because overall for my adult perspective I think this is an average read. I am not overly blown away with the writing, but can appreciate it. I see this book as an amazing classroom resource. 

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