Out of the Dust

Out of the Dust

by

Karen Hesse

Out of the Dust: 66. Time To Go Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
A few weeks after the baby arrives, Buddy Williams and his family leave to go out west. Billie Jo doesn’t want the family to leave, especially the baby.
Although Buddy Williams is grateful for the help, he correctly discerns there is no work to be found in the region and therefore has to leave.
Themes
Nature, Survival, and the Dust Bowl Theme Icon