Out of the Dust Europese Literatuurprijs (2012) Jorma Puranen

Jorma Puranen

With a man as notorious as Harry McNamara

and Zipporah Biketi -- to intimately chronicle their efforts

pivotal decisions

deal negotiation

Out of the Dust Europese Literatuurprijs (2012) Jorma PuranenThis gripping story, written in sparse first person, free verse poems, is the compelling tale of Billie Jo's struggle to survive during the dust bowl years of the Depression. With stoic courage, she learns to cope with the loss of her mother and her grieving father's slow deterioration. There is hope at the end when Billie Jo's badly burned hands are healed, and she is able to play her beloved piano again. The 1998 Newbery Medal winner.