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When a devastating accident leaves Billie Jo with lifelong injuries, her already fragile world is further shaken by the relentless dust storms of the Great Depression. Her mother disappears, and her father is silent, while the family farm teeters on the brink of collapse. Across the Oklahoma prairie, the book follows Billie Jo’s emotional journey as she learns to cope with loss and environmental devastation. Through a series of verse, the narrative explores themes of heartbreak, survival, and inner strength, ultimately portraying how a child finds quiet hope amid storm‑ridden skies.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Karen Hesse
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