Dear Blue Sky
Dear Blue Sky by Mary Sullivan is a reprint published by Penguin Young Readers Group in 2013, featuring 248 pages in English. This novel explores the impact of war on families, focusing on Cassie, who struggles with the emotional turmoil following her brother Sef’s deployment to Iraq. As her family faces various challenges, including her parents’ conflicts and her siblings’ struggles, Cassie finds solace in an unexpected friendship with Blue Sky, an Iraqi girl she connects with through her blog.
Readers will discover how Cassie’s correspondence with Blue Sky provides her with a new perspective on resilience and courage amidst chaos. The narrative delves into themes of family dynamics, the effects of military conflict, and the bonds formed across cultural divides. Through their letters, both girls confront their realities, highlighting the profound desire for normalcy in the face of adversity. This edition invites readers to reflect on the personal stories behind headlines, emphasizing the shared human experience in times of war.
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A timely, eye-opening novel showing how war affects families on both sides.
Ever since her brother Sef left for Iraq, Cassie has felt like her life is falling apart. Her parents are fighting over her brother having gone to war. Her smart, beautiful sister is messing up. Her little brother, who has Down syndrome, is pretending he’s a Marine. And her best friend no longer has time for her. In her loneliness Cassie turns to a surprising source of comfort- Blue Sky, an Iraqi girl she meets through her blog. The girls begin a correspondence and Cassie learns that when Blue Sky says ‘I want my life back,’ she means something profound, as she can no longer venture out in her destroyed city. Cassie takes strength from Blue Sky’s courage and is inspired to stop running away from the pain, and to reclaim her life.
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