{"product_id":"where-the-sky-lives-isbn-9780063047242","title":"Where the Sky Lives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eFive Things About Ava Andrews\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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?  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSTEM for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e With her late uncle’s telescope and a mysterious old camera she finds, Tuesday uses science to see the world—and her problems—in a whole new way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Middle Grade Mystery:\u003c\/b\u003e A cryptic poem from her beloved Uncle Ezra is more than just a memory; it’s a puzzle that might hold the key to saving the land he loved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnvironmental Activism:\u003c\/b\u003e When a housing development threatens to destroy the night sky over Zion National Park, Tuesday discovers that one kid with a camera can make a huge difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Friend Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e She isn’t alone in her fight. With her best friend Carter by her side, Tuesday’s quest to save the park becomes a summer they’ll never forget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for FIVE THINGS ABOUT AVA ANDREWS: “Successfully explores the complexities of chronic illness mixed with mental illness … a heartwarming story about a community discovering activism.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR FIVE THINGS ABOUT AVA ANDREWS: “Alongside a sensitive portrayal of Ava’s invisible disabilities, well-wrought subplots, such as problems with an unkind classmate and the growing distance between two once-close friends, support the journey of Dilloway’s thoughtful protagonist from timid observer to well-liked social activist.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for FIVE THINGS ABOUT AVA ANDREWS: “An excellent selection for book clubs for children, read-together picks, and for anyone who enjoys a good underdog story.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for FIVE THINGS ABOUT AVA ANDREWS: “Dilloway covers a lot of ground including social justice, mental health, physical ability, and prejudice, but all the while the narrative is hopeful and encouraging.... Ideal for book clubs and discussions.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SUMMER OF A THOUSAND PIES: “Inspiring and hopeful…. [a] tender coming-of-age story, perfect for fans for Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Ali Benjamin.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SUMMER OF A THOUSAND PIES: “Evok[ing] the warmth of home, newfound security, and friendship, Dilloway effectively contrasts Cady’s old life with her new one while examining her muddled emotions.... Those who share the protagonist’s passion for the culinary arts will delight in the easy-to-follow pie recipes following the story’s gratifying conclusion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers will feel like Tuesday’s trusted confidante as she delves into the park’s beauty, adventures, and secrets in this bighearted and leisurely paced novel.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A gentle novel ­especially suited to students interested in the environment, careers in conservation, or the national parks.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A call to action and for acceptance wrapped in a love letter to a national park.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dilloway paints an intimate and affectionate portrait of the park in this stirring story that gracefully explores the complexity of grief, inevitability of change, and beauty of perseverance and love.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SUMMER OF A THOUSAND PIES: “Fans of Anne of Green Gables will find a satisfying story and another heroine to cheer on…. Sweet as pie.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SUMMER OF A THOUSAND PIES: “Memorable characters and strong writing make this more than just a book about pie.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I have a new favorite character in Tuesday Beals, who faces changes in her family, friendships, and home with strength and humor. While navigating through loss and grief, Tuesday keeps fighting to protect what’s most important. \u003cem\u003eWhere the Stars Live\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating, memorable story and a hopeful reminder that small actions make a big difference.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLynne Kelly, award-winning author of Song For a Whale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Beautifully written, Where the Sky Lives is a tender exploration of grief, loss, and change. Dilloway clearly knows Zion National Park inside and out. She paints such stunning imagery with her words, that readers will feel as though they've experienced all the beauty, majesty, and wonders of Zion firsthand\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDusti Bowling, author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Genuine friendship and a mysterious adventure joined with a compassionately crafted exploration of grief and the journey of resilience gives this story its heart. Protagonist Tuesday Beals’ star shines bright through her strength and perseverance as she ventures to find meaning after loss in this inspiring and hopeful tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelissa Savage, author of Lemons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889647251685,"sku":"NP9780063047242","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063047242.jpg?v=1730231672","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/where-the-sky-lives-isbn-9780063047242","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}