Sky Between You and Me

(Paperback)

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Age range 14 to 17

For Raesha, winning Nationals is about more than a love of riding her horse or the thrill of crushing the competition. It's a chance to feel close to her mother and honor her memory. But executing technical precision is mentally and physically demanding, and the weight of achievingand maintainingperfection is crushing her. And if she doesn't get help, Raesha may lose herself.

Reviews

"Alene, a recovering anorexic, skillfully conveys Raesha's increasing withdrawal from worried friends and her fixation on counting calories and exercising. But this is much more than a problem novel. Raesha's Western world is beautifully evoked, from the "Breathed blue" of the sky to the camaraderie between the girl and her horse and dog" - The Washington Post
"This powerful tale is a realistic portrayal of the difficulties many go through every day with an eating disorder." - PopCrush.com
"Through poetry, the voice of the main character, Rae, and the voice of the author, herself a survivor, this book expresses the painful and critical discovery of self-worth and power that is gained when individuals accept that they are more than a disease... This one is worth the time and the tears.
" - School Library Connection
"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
"Writing in free verse, debut author Alene vividly conveys Rae's spiral into anorexia...an illuminating account of a girl struggling for control of her life and body." - Publishers Weekly
"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
"This debut provides an intriguing and valuable perspective."" - Booklist

Author Bio

CORY MCCARTHY studied poetry and screenwriting before falling in love with writing for teens at Vermont College of Fine Arts. From a military family, Cory was born on Guam and lived a little bit of everywhere before she landed in Michigan.