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Out of Darkness is a historical young‑adult novel anchored in the real 1937 school explosion that devastated New London, Texas. Author Ashley Hope Pérez creates a diverse ensemble whose lives intersect with the disaster, exploring themes of race, segregation, love, and the forces that tear people apart.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Ashley Hope Pérez
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