A really great book! I am very interested in this time period of history and Susie Finkbeiner brought it to life. ( )

DNF @ 15%.

I'm a little baffled by the high ratings for this book. I found the characters and setting not that well drawn. Might have been a bit better if in third person rather than first.

A Cup of Dust tells the heartfelt coming-of-age story of ten-year-old Pearl Spence, living in the midst of Oklahoma’s Dust Bowl. Author Susie Finkbeiner writes this stunning, dramatic historical novel with realistic characters and vivid descriptions and authentically conveys the experience of the time and place. From the start, I was captivated by Finkbeiner’s novel and couldn’t put it down. It’s a fascinating read and any fan of historical fiction should not hesitate to pick up A Cup of Dust - it’s well worth the read and I would definitely recommend it.

Thanks to Kregel Publications, I received a copy of A Cup of Dust and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )

Awwwh Pearl she makes you want to climb into the book and just hug her all up. Well researched and written account of the historical time of the dust bowl. I've read a few books covering this time period but this is the 1st that is from a child eyes. Really enjoyed it.

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Pearl, her sister Beanie, her parents, and the town of Red River are suffering through the Great Depression while living (if one can call it living) within the Dust Bowl of the United States. All day long, the dust permeates their clothes, their homes, and their lives until many can no longer stand living in Red River. Pearl and her family are doing what they can to help those in need during this trying time, but a new danger has come to Red River. Will Pearl, her family, and the town of Red River survive this new threat that will change Pearl's life forever?

A really good book that included a nice balance of history and fiction. I would definately recommend this book if you are interested in the Dust Bowl and/or the Great Depression. ( )