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Karen Hesse
Biography: Childhood and Education
The Story Behind the Story
Setting
Facts About the Setting (Time and Place)
Slideshow of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl
Dust Bowl Video
Characters
Billie Jo Kelby
“Pol”Kelby/Ma
Bayard Kelby/ Daddy
Louise
Mad Dog Craddock
Literary Elements
Style
Tone vs. Mood
Similes vs. Metaphors
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Video
Quiz
About
References
Characters:
Mad Dog Craddock
“He looks at me like I am
someone he knows,
someone named Billie Jo Kelby.”
(Out of the Dust, 92)
Clo
se friend of Billie Jo
Appearance:
attractive, blue-eyed
Personality:
popular, good friend
Activities:
very talented at singing and playing the piano (Billie Jo is jealous of his piano skills)
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