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Dust

I’m just thrilled to bring you my spot on the DUST book tour by Dusti Bowling and hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours

Check out my full post and review, follow along on the tour!

About the Book 

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Title: Dust 

Author: Dusti Bowling

Genre: Middle-Grade Realistic Fiction

Publishing Date: August 15, 2023

Find it: GoodreadsAmazonB&NIndieBound

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.

Review for Dust

This is an inspiring yet heartbreaking story! The writing is a swirl of words organized for maximum effectiveness. I could feel what an asthma attack felt like. When Avalyn spoke up for her abused friend, I cheered. I wanted to punch the bullies in their noses. 

Our main character, Avalyn, just happens to love spelling bees – so words and definitions sprinkle the pages for bonus learning. Genius. I haven’t read a book by this author before but I promise, I’ll be looking for more! 

About the Author

DUSTI BOWLING grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, where, as her family will tell you, she always had her nose in a book. She released her first middle-grade novel in 2017 and hasn’t stopped writing since.

Dusti’s books have won the Reading the West Award, the Sakura Medal, a Golden Kite Honor, the William Allen White Children’s Book Award, and have been nominated for a Cybil and over thirty state awards. Her books are Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections and have been named best books of the year by the Chicago Public Library, Kirkus, Bank Street College of Education, A Mighty Girl, Shelf Awareness, and many more.

Dusti currently lives in Eagar, Arizona with her husband, three daughters, and a bunch of farm animals.

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