Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky by Jane Smiley is a middle-grade novel published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers in 2012. This 257-page book follows Abby Lovitt as she navigates the complexities of adolescence and her passion for horses. When Abby takes her beloved horse, True Blue, to a prestigious equestrian clinic, she is unprepared for the challenges that await her, including the unexpected struggles of her friend Sophia, who stops riding after facing her own difficulties.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family dynamics, friendship, and the intricacies of farm life set against the backdrop of 1960s Northern California. As Abby encounters new friends and faces the trials of high school, she begins to reevaluate her perspectives on horses, people, and life itself. This edition captures the essence of Abby’s journey, blending elements of juvenile fiction with a heartfelt narrative that reflects on growth and understanding.
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Abby Lovitt doesn’t realize how unprepared she is when she takes her beloved horse, True Blue, to a clinic led by the most famous equestrian anyone knows. The biggest surprise, though, is that Sophia, the girl who never makes a mistake, suddenly makes so many that she stops riding. Who will ride her horse? Abby’s dad seems to think it will be Abby. Pie in the Sky is the most expensive horse Abby has ever ridden. But he is proud and irritable, and he takes Abby’s attention away from the continuing mystery that is True Blue.
And then there’s high school–Abby finds new friends, but also new challenges, and a larger world that sometimes seems strange and intimidating. She begins to wonder if there is another way to look at horses, people, and life itself.
Accompanied by the beautiful imagery of 1960s Northern California, Abby’s charming mix of innocence and wisdom guide us through Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley’s latest middle-grade horse novel.
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