Book details
Dust In The Wind: Volume 1: The DeLaine Reynolds' Journey
Description
A horrific, killer tornado rips through Wichita Falls in 1979, launching 12 year-old DeLaine Reynolds into adolescence. Living in a tiny 'rattle-trap trailer' with her abusive step-mother and step-brother and struggling with feelings of abandonment, DeLaine starts 7th-grade at the local high school. There she faces social hierarchy, bullying and the hint of first love. Can DeLaine face the changes and challenges of normal adolescence as well as her dysfunctional family?This story is inspired by true events.
Age
13-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
224 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: The book promises an engaging and captivating storyline that will keep readers hooked from the first page to the last.
- Complex Characters: Readers will find the characters well-developed and relatable, each with their own unique backstories and motivations.
- Thought-Provoking Themes: The novel explores profound themes that resonate with readers, prompting them to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.
- Immersive World-Building: The author has created a richly detailed world that readers can lose themselves in, making it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.