Dust Girl
Dust Girl by Sarah Zettel is a reprint edition published by Random House in 2012, featuring 292 pages in English. This novel intertwines elements of fantasy and twentieth-century history, centering on Callie LeRoux, who finds herself amidst the chaos of a massive dust storm in the Midwest. As she grapples with her mixed heritage and her mother’s hidden secret of being half fairy, Callie becomes entangled in a world where magic and reality collide, revealing the complexities of her identity.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores themes of family and identity against the backdrop of the Dust Bowl and the vibrant jazz scene of Kansas City. As Callie navigates her newfound abilities and the dangers posed by her fairy kin, she must rely on the enigmatic Jack, an ex-bootlegger. The story delves into the struggles between two fairy clans, highlighting the rich tapestry of American history and folklore. Dust Girl offers a unique perspective within the young adult genre, showcasing diversity and the interplay of fantasy with historical events.
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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.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
From the Hardcover edition.
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