tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399343003751705107.post2458349509774003528..comments2008-04-29T10:51:46.662-07:00Comments on Adam's Blog: Out Of The DustAdam Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617743462920809702noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399343003751705107.post-69711233926567913372008-04-28T08:30:00.000-07:002008-04-28T08:30:00.000-07:00Yes, this book certainly evokes emotion. I think y...Yes, this book certainly evokes emotion. I think you are right, the brevity of the free verse really draws you into the essence of the story. Each word is meaningful and you really feel Billie Jo's pain...both physical and emotional. Thank you for your response Adam. What about finding some web sites or other links to this book, the Great Depression, or more specifically, the Dust Bowl? I would like to see more effort in the teaching ideas. You provide the thematic connection, just dig a little deeper :)B. Fryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544484612291185137noreply@blogger.com