What is the author's style in Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse?

On the surface, this book seems to be very simple. While the poetic form might at first glance be hard to read, these poems read like prose. Billie Jo's voice is clear and simple. At the same time, she expresses things with an observant eye and an artistic choice of words. The simple language reflects the simplicity of the life and times. Joyce City is made up of farmers, shop owners, a teacher and basic, ordinary people, so the ordinary language suits the characters and plot.