A Tinfoil Sky

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The story of a young girl struggling to find normalcy with a deeply inadequate mother and a very bitter grandmother. A book that wil appeal to children struggling with rejection and belonging.

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Sand-Evelands gritty, riveting second novel. Mels restrained narration has a blunt eloquence; her voice is all the more gripping for being understated. Through subtle shifts in tone and perspective, Eveland-Sand movingly shows how Mels stoicism gives way to the cautious hope that she can actually realize her dreams, not abandon them as her mother has done.
National Post

this touching picture of a child torn between her need for a stable home and her love for her troubled mother feels deeply authentic this depiction of wounded people forming healing bonds goes straight to the heart.
Booklist

a gritty and moving follow-up to her 2008 debut, Dear Toni. Sand-Eveland doesnt shy away from the reality of life on the streets.
Quill & Quire

Cyndi Sand-Eveland has written a highly readable, insightful, and engrossing story. Mels voice is powerful. A Tinfoil Sky is a must-buy for public and school library collections alike.
Highly Recommended, CM Magazine

Author Bio

Cyndi Sand-Eveland has worked with children as a teaching assistant, freelance storyteller, children's library assistant, sign language interpreter, and ESL tutor. She lives on a farm outside of Nelson, British Columbia.