Description
Raesha will do whatever it takes to win Nationals. For her, competing isn't just about the speed of her horse or the thrill of the win. It's about honoring her mother's memory and holding on to a dream they once shared.
Lighter. Leaner. Faster.
For an athlete. Every second counts. Raesha knows minus five on the scale will let her sit deeper in the saddle, make her horse lighter on her feet. And lighter, leaner, faster gives her the edge she needs over the new girl on the team, a girl who keeps flirting with Raesha's boyfriend and making plans with her best friend.
So Raesha focuses on minus five. But if she isn't careful, she will lose more than just the people she loves. She will lose herself to Lighter. Leaner. Faster.
Advance Praise
“Sit quietly with this book. Feel the wind, the dusty air. Taste the sorrow and thewonder. Listen to the heart that is beating on every page. Then be grateful that Catherine Alene gave us this stunning story. It’s a thing of beauty.” --Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor and National Book Award Finalist
“Catherine Alene's THE SKY BETWEEN YOU AND ME is a breathtaking and unforgettable debut. Alene weaves verse as carefully as Raesha runs a barrel racer course--with precision and grace, and her tale of anorexia is authentic and heart-wrenching. This is a layered tale of romance, loss, and friendship that can't be missed. I can't wait for Alene's next work.”--Jessica Burkhart, author of the Canterwood Crest series and Wild Hearts
“Barrel racer Raesha can beat the clock, but can’t outrun her obsession with being lighter, leaner, faster. In evocative verse, author Catherine Alene whittles Raesha’s world down to bone, as her need to be thin carves away her flesh, friends, and family. Honest, unflinching, and painfully beautiful, The Sky between You and Me is a gift of understanding and hope to those who struggle and the ones who love them.” --Catherine Linka, author of A Girl Called Fearless
“Raw and heartbreaking, Alene’s work tackles a very sensitive topic with accuracy and compassion. This title will resonate with readers on many levels.” -School Library Journal
"Alene has crafted a beautifully written novel about a teen dealing with grief and struggling with an eating disorder…The fact that it is written in verse enhances both the setting and the characters. Readers will be immediately drawn to Rae and root for her on her path to recovery." -VOYA Magazine
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781492638537 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
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