Comments on: A Fine White Dust by Cynthia Rylant

By: Jonathan Langford

Jonathan Langford — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:48:58 +0000

Looks like an interesting book. Religious faith is an important element in many young people’s lives, but one that is often skipped in YA fiction, it seems. Is the main source of Pete’s religious motivation fear of hell? It sounds to me like it would have to be something more than that… I’ll have to put this one on my (far too long) to-read list!

By: Ms. Yingling

Ms. Yingling — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:03:48 +0000

This book, along with the previous two, are almost impossible to get my students to read! Sometimes it’s the bad 80s cover art, but sometimes it’s just that styles in literature change.

By: Sheila DeChantal

Sheila DeChantal — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:41:55 +0000

Just checked it out from my library. It was only available in audio. I hope it is fantastic!

By: Sheila DeChantal

Sheila DeChantal — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:37:14 +0000

Sounds wonderful and I am loving the new cover as well. Looking for this at my library.

By: Shelley

Shelley — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:03:22 +0000

Dust is my life and my work, so this title caught my eye. From what you say, the subtext of needing to fertilize religious belief with rational thought sounds important….

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:49:17 +0000

This sounds fascinating. It’s too bad Pete didn’t have anyone to help him with his search for answers.

By: Amy @ My Friend Amy

Amy @ My Friend Amy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:12:17 +0000

Mmmm….this sounds like a fascinating book and one I want to add to the old wish list. Thanks Natasha!