Dust

by Dusti Bowling

Narrated by Laura Knight Keating

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Pub Date Aug 15 2023 | Archive Date Aug 22 2023

Hachette Audio | Little, Brown Young Readers

Children's Fiction

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Description

A girl who struggles to breathe befriends a boy who seems shrouded in dust, in this unmissable tour de force from bestselling and award-winning author Dusti Bowling.

After Avalyn nearly died from an asthma attack, her parents moved her to the clear, dry air of Clear Canyon City, Arizona. And for the last ten years, she’s been able to breathe. That is, until Adam showed up.

Quiet and unkempt, Adam is an instant target for the bullies who have plagued Avalyn and her friends. As Avalyn gets to know him, she begins to suspect that the sudden, strange increase in dust storms around town are somehow connected to his emotions. She thinks his problems may be even worse at home, especially when massive black walls of dust start rolling in after the school day. Will she find a way to stand up for her new friend? Her life may just depend on it.

Dusti Bowling delivers a page-turning, powerful, and poignant novel of friendship, courage, and healing, perfect for readers of Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, and Erin Entrada Kelly.

Available Editions

EDITION	Other Format, Unabridged
ISBN	9781668628911
PRICE	$24.99 (USD)

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Shannon O, Librarian

OOooof this was SUCH a big-hearted middle grade novel. I adored the main character Avalyn and her struggles with asthma.

The asthma disability rep was EXCELLENT in this book but what made it really special for me was the focus on the importance of words (Avalyn is a spelling bee enthusiast) - words and definitions are sprinkled throughout the book (a great way for young readers to expand their vocabularies). But even more crucial was the way Avalyn's words are her 'super power' in this story.

With her voice she finds the courage to speak up when one of her friends is being physically abused by a relative and the author handles this subject so well!! Great on audio narrated by Laura Knight Keating and HIGHLY recommended!!

This is definitely going to be a standout middle grade read for me this year!! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!