Before Dorothy [large print] / Hazel Gaynor.
"Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure . . . Chicago, 1924: Emily and her new husband, Henry, yearn to leave the bustle of Chicago for the promise of their own American dream among the harsh beauty of the prairie. But leaving the city means leaving Emily's beloved sister, Annie, who was once closer to her than anyone in the world. Kansas, 1932: Emily and Henry have established their new home among the warmth of the farming community in Kansas. Aligned to the fickle fortunes of nature, their lives hold a precarious and hopeful purpose, until tragedy strikes and their orphaned niece, Dorothy, lands on their doorstep. The wide-eyed child isn't the only thing to disrupt Emily's world. Drought and devastating dust storms threaten to destroy everything, and her much-loved home becomes a place of uncertainty and danger. When the past catches up with the present and old secrets are exposed, Emily fears she will lose the most cherished thing of all: Dorothy."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798891645820
- Physical Description: 511 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
- Edition: Large print fiction. Center Point Large Print edition.
- Publisher: Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes discussion questions, historical note, and author's note.Regular print version previously published by: Berkley.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 500).
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) > Family > Fiction.
Farm life > Kansas > Fiction.
Family secrets > Fiction.
Dust Bowl Era, 1931-1939 > Fiction.
Kansas > Fiction.
United States > History > 1919-1933 > Fiction. - Genre:
- Historical fiction.
Large print books.
Available copies
- 16 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Public Library | LgPrt F Gay (Text) | 33436001824678 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | LgPrt F Gay (Text) | 33630005474619 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure . . . Chicago, 1924: Emily and her new husband, Henry, yearn to leave the bustle of Chicago for the promise of their own American dream among the harsh beauty of the prairie. But leaving the city means leaving Emily's beloved sister, Annie, who was once closer to her than anyone in the world. Kansas, 1932: Emily and Henry have established their new home among the warmth of the farming community in Kansas. Aligned to the fickle fortunes of nature, their lives hold a precarious and hopeful purpose, until tragedy strikes and their orphaned niece, Dorothy, lands on their doorstep. The wide-eyed child isn't the only thing to disrupt Emily's world. Drought and devastating dust storms threaten to destroy everything, and her much-loved home becomes a place of uncertainty and danger. When the past catches up with the present and old secrets are exposed, Emily fears she will lose the most cherished thing of all: Dorothy."--
