A Newbery Medal-winning Author A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo"s life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father can"t talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better - playing the piano - is impossible with her wounded hands. To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby.