Dust Girl
Dust Girl by Sarah Zettel, published by Random House in 2012, is a captivating blend of fantasy and historical fiction set against the backdrop of the Dust Bowl. This edition spans 292 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Callie LeRoux, who discovers her mixed heritage and the magical lineage that comes with it just as a massive dust storm engulfs the Midwest. As Callie’s fairy kin close in on her, she navigates a world where reality and magic intertwine, revealing secrets about her identity and the dangers that lie ahead.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines elements of family dynamics, historical events, and fantasy. The plot unfolds as Callie grapples with her dual heritage while encountering a range of characters, including Jack, a charming ex-bootlegger. The story explores themes of identity and belonging amidst the turmoil of the 20th century, showcasing a unique perspective on American history and fairy tales. Dust Girl is part of the American Fairy Trilogy and serves as a strong example of diversity in young adult literature.
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Fans of Libba Bray’s “The Diviners” will love the blend of fantasy and twentieth-century history in this stylish series.
Callie LeRoux is choking on dust. Just as the biggest dust storm in history sweeps through the Midwest, Callie discovers her mother’s long-kept secret. Callie’s not just mixed race–she’s half fairy, too. Now, Callie’s fairy kin have found where she’s been hidden, and they’re coming for her.
While dust engulfs the prairie, magic unfolds around Callie. Buildings flicker from lush to shabby, and people aren’t what they seem. The only person Callie can trust may be Jack, the charming ex-bootlegger she helped break out of jail.
From the despair of the Dust Bowl to the hot jazz of Kansas City and the dangerous beauties of the fairy realm, Sarah Zettel creates a world rooted equally in American history and in magic, where two fairy clans war over a girl marked by prophecy.
A strong example of diversity in YA, the American Fairy Trilogy introduces Callie LeRoux, a half-black teen who stars in this evocative story full of American history and fairy tales.
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