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“A Fine White Dust” By: Chynthia Rylant

“A Fine White Dust” By: Chynthia Rylant. Alberto De Mendiola Book Report. Introduction. Interesting Newbery Honor Medal Mystery Suspense Realistic Fiction Life. First Sentence.

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“A Fine White Dust” By: Chynthia Rylant

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  1. “A Fine White Dust” By: Chynthia Rylant Alberto De Mendiola Book Report

  2. Introduction • Interesting • Newbery Honor Medal • Mystery • Suspense • Realistic Fiction • Life

  3. First Sentence • “I`vegot these little bitty pieces of broken ceramic in my hands, and some of that fine white dust is coming off them, like chalk dust.” • Appealing • Title • Feeling • Reading it.

  4. Brief Summary • Peter • 13 • Religious • Question him • Problems • Fitting • Rufus • Preacher Man • Parents • Darlene

  5. Descriptive Passage • “But now the pieces are not him at all. They are me. They`re me and God and all powerful feelings I still have about Him. And I think now I can`t throw away these pieces because they`re a cross. • That`s what finally needs finishing. The Preacher man is behind me. But God is still right there, in front. • And just yesterday, just yesterday Rufus and I were sitting at the firehouse when I said, “Rufus?” He said, “Huh?” • “You think you`ll ever believe in God?” • “Doubt it.” • “Well you think maybe?” • “Maybe.” • “That`s good.” • “Yeah, Pete,” Rufus answered, “I know.” • And, finally, I know, too. That throwing away this mess doesn`t mean giving something up. Or losing something I can`t get back. • It`s that there are too many pieces and too much dust.”

  6. Descriptive Passage • Nice Message • Peter feelings • Adverbs • Many, Much, Powerful • Prepositions • Behind • Front

  7. Theme and Message • Expressing freely • Religious • Brave

  8. Final Sentence • “I`m just ready for something whole”. • Hope • Brave

  9. Conclusion • Interesting • Lot of values • General value • Shy • Suspense books

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