‘Out of the Dust’ is a work of historical fiction. It is a novel written by Karen Hesse, set during the Great Depression in the 1930s. The story is told through the voice of a young girl named Billie Jo Kelby, who navigates the hardships of life in the Oklahoma dust bowl. While the events and setting are based on real historical circumstances, the characters and their experiences are fictional. This blend of factual inspiration with imaginative storytelling is what classifies ‘Out of the Dust’ as fiction, despite its roots in actual historical events.
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