Out of the Dust — Content Guide for Parents
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- Scary contentSupporting
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- Violence
- Religion
- Race & culture
- Profanity
- Climate
- Sexual content
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Religion
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Out of the Dust joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!"Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. . . ."A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father can't talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better -- playing the piano -- is impossible with her wounded hands.To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby. While others flee from the dust bowl, Billie Jo is left to find peace in the bleak landscape of Oklahoma -- and in the surprising landscape of her own heart.
Frequently asked questions
Is Out of the Dust appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Billie Jo accidentally throws kerosene on her mother, who is badly burned, and the mother and newborn brother die; one scene describes the burns in graphic detail.
Does Out of the Dust have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Out of the Dust have scary content?
Found (Supporting): Billie Jo accidentally throws kerosene on her mother, who is badly burned, and the mother and newborn brother die; one scene describes the burns in graphic detail.
Does Out of the Dust have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Out of the Dust have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Out of the Dust have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Out of the Dust have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Out of the Dust have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Out of the Dust have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Out of the Dust have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
