Can you imagine if you lived when the Great Depression was occurring? If you lived when there was terrible dust storms in Oklahoma? Well if you read Out Of The Dust by Karen Hesse you will know how it feels. Out Of The Dust is about a little girl named Billie Jo and her father going through a very bad time in there life. In the book her mom dies pregnant and Billie Jo was planning on having a little brother. Billie Jo loves to play the piano. But I know this book is all about courage cause she has courage for loosing her brother and mother. If you like sad and courageous books believe me you will love Out Of The Dust.