Where the Sky Lives
Where the Sky Lives by Margaret Dilloway is a middle grade stand-alone novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022. This 336-page book is written in English and explores themes of family, grief, and environmental activism, set against the stunning backdrop of Zion National Park. The story follows twelve-year-old amateur astronomer Tuesday Beals, who grapples with the loss of her uncle while facing the threat of a new housing development that endangers her cherished stargazing spots.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that blends humor and heart as Tuesday navigates her relationship with her mother and her memories of her uncle. As she takes up photography with her best friend Carter, she discovers clues about an endangered animal that could potentially halt the construction. This journey not only highlights her passion for astronomy but also emphasizes the importance of nature and community in the face of change.
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From the author of Five Things About Ava Andrews comes a new middle grade stand-alone novel with STEM and activism themes, set against the backdrop of beautiful Zion National Park. With the perfect blend of humor and heart, this poignant story about family, grief, and changes beyond our control is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Meg Medina, and Lynne Kelly.
When life doesn’t make sense, twelve-year-old amateur astronomer Tuesday Beals has always looked to the stars above Zion National Park, where she lives. Her beloved late uncle Ezra taught her astronomy, but now their special stargazing sites are all she has left of him, along with his ashes and a poem that may be a riddle.
Then a new housing development next door threatens to ruin the night skies and her favorite astronomy spots. Desperate to focus on something besides the growing uncle-sized chasm between her and her mother, the park archeologist, Tuesday takes up photography with her best friend, Carter, after they find an abandoned camera. With this new way of seeing the universe, she tries to solve her uncle’s riddle to save the land.
But one day, a photo reveals clues about an endangered animal–one that could halt construction. Will the discovery be enough to save the park and keep the rest of her world from falling apart?
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