The Year We Fell from Space - by Amy Sarig King (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Middle schooler Liberty likes to make her own maps of the stars; in fact, she's obsessed with them, especially since her family is falling apart. Her parents are getting divorced, her nine-year-old sister will barely leave the house and carries a stuffed tiger at all times, her father is suffering from depression, but will not talk about it, and the brothers down the street, once friends, have turned into bullies. So when a tiny meteorite literally falls in her lap it's like a sign--but a sign of what?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The deeply affecting next book from acclaimed author Amy Sarig King.</b><p></p>Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception. Some other exceptions: Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn't talked to her since.Her mom, who's happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely.And her sister, who won't go outside their house. Liberty feels like her whole world is falling from space. Can she map a new life for herself and her family before they spin too far out of reach?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>Me and Marvin Gardens</i>: </b>A Spring 2017 Kid's Indie Next List selectionA <i>Washington Post</i> Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book for KidsA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearA Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection* A provocative exploration of human action and interaction on both local and global levels, as well as the interplay between past, present, and future, King's novel will leave readers pondering how we treat each other and the planet. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review* A smart, environmentally conscious underdog story with a lot of heart.... The characters are rewardingly complex. Through Obe, King asks the Big Questions alongside the smaller, more personal ones in a way that will likely have readers doing the same. -- <i>The Horn Book Magazine</i>, starred review* A coming-of-age novel with a fully developed and authentic protagonist. An emotionally rich read for a wide audience, especially those interested in keeping the planet alive and well for future generations. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred reviewMystical, fablelike... just right for a sensitive sixth-grader with a growing self- and world awareness trying to navigate the troubled waters of uncertain friendships and demeaning bullying. A finely wrought, magical coming-of-age tale with a convincing message. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>This is acclaimed YA author King's first foray into middle-grade territory, and it's no surprise that she adeptly handles issues like bullying, compromised friendship, complex family dynamics, and the tedium of homework... Drawing upon the tradition of Carl Hiaasen's <i>Hoot</i> (2002), this eco-focused story will tug at readers' consciences and heartstrings. -- <i>Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Amy Sarig King is the author of <i>Me and Marvin Gardens</i>, a <i>Washington Post</i> Best Book of the Year. She has also published many critically acclaimed young adult novels under the name A. S. King, including <i>Please Ignore Vera Dietz</i>, which was named a Michael L. Printz Honor Book, and <i>Ask the Passengers</i>, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. After many years farming abroad, she now lives back in southeastern Pennsylvania, with her family. Visit her website at www.as-king.com and follow her on Twitter at @AS_King.
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