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In a rural setting besieged by drought and dust storms, a family's farm endures harsh conditions. Their struggles are eased when a young man named Drylongso arrives, appearing to bring a literal breeze that alters the family's circumstances. The story captures themes of resilience, community, and the quiet power of unlikely help in rural African‑American life.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Virginia Hamilton
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