A Fine White Dust
| Author | Cynthia Rylant |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Bradbury |
Publication date | 1986 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardback (Bradbury) / Paperback (Dell) |
A Fine White Dust is a 1986 children's novel written by Cynthia Rylant about a young boy's struggle with his faith.[1][2] A traveling preacher visits 13-year-old Pete Cassidy's rural North Carolina town and during a revival, the preacher blesses Pete; Pete is born again and becomes entralled with the preacher. The preacher asks Pete to leave town with him after the town's last revival, and Pete agrees. When the time to leave arrives, Pete discovers the preacher has skipped town with a local waitress. Disillusioned, Pete turns to his family and friends to restore his faith.[3][4] This was Rylant's first Newbery recognition, earning a Newbery Honor in 1987.[5]
References
- ^ Sittig, Linda H. (June 26, 1987). "Kids' Books: A Sampler For Summer". The Washington Post. p. N58.
- ^ "Children's Books; Bookshelf". The New York Times. January 4, 1987. p. Section 7, 33.
- ^ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
- ^ Lesesne, Teri S.; Beers, G. Kylene; Buckman, Lois (1996). "A Fine White Dust". Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 40 (4). Hoboken: 318.
- ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 7, 2025.