Why is the book known as both Dirt Town and Dirt Creek? Was Dirt Town the Australian title? It makes more sense as it's a corruption of the town's name, Dirton.

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Robert Poor Yes, Internationally, the title is "Dirt Town," but for some reason the novel is entitled "Dirt Creek" in the US. A good novel either way ...

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Sandra I thought Dirt Creek was the American title?

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Erin The kids called the town Dirt Town and the creek Dirt Creek, both based off the town name of Durton.

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Beth I thought the title would be better as Dirt Town.

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