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Between Earth and Sky

Name: Between Earth and Sky
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Book Synopsis: In Amanda Skenandore’s provocative and profoundly moving debut, set in the tragic intersection between white and Native American culture, a young girl learns about friendship, betrayal, and the sacrifices made in the name of belonging. On a quiet Philadelphia morning in 1906, a newspaper headline catapults Alma Mitchell back to her past. A federal agent is dead, and the murder suspect is Alma’s childhood friend, Harry Muskrat. Harry—or Asku, as Alma knew him—was the most promising student at the “savage-taming” boarding school run by her father, where Alma was the only white pupil. Created in the wake of the Indian Wars, the Stover School was intended to assimilate the children of neighboring reservations. Instead, it robbed them of everything they’d known—language, customs, even their names—and left a heartbreaking legacy in its wake. The bright, courageous boy Alma knew could never have murdered anyone. But she barely recognizes the man Asku has become, cold and embittered at being an outcast in the white world and a ghost in his own. Her lawyer husband, Stewart, reluctantly agrees to help defend Asku for Alma’s sake. To do so, Alma must revisit the painful secrets she has kept hidden from everyone—especially Stewart. Told in compelling narratives that alternate between Alma’s childhood and her present life, Between Earth and Sky is a haunting and complex story of love and loss, as a quest for justice becomes a journey toward understanding and, ultimately, atonement.

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Step into the captivating world of Amanda Skenandore's debut novel, Between Earth and Sky, where the delicate balance between white and Native American cultures is explored with precision and emotion. Follow Alma Mitchell as she unravels the mysteries of friendship, betrayal, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of acceptance and belonging. The juxtaposition of past and present creates a poignant narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Immerse yourself in the rich historical backdrop of 1906 Philadelphia, where Alma's past collides with her present in unexpected ways. Follow along as she navigates the complexities of loyalty and identity, grappling with the legacy of the Stover School and its impact on the lives of Indigenous children. Between Earth and Sky is a thought-provoking tale that delves deep into the complexities of cultural assimilation and its far-reaching consequences.

Experience the power of redemption and the resilience of the human spirit in Between Earth and Sky. As Alma embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation, readers are taken on a heart-wrenching odyssey filled with twists and turns. Amanda Skenandore masterfully weaves together past traumas and present challenges, crafting a narrative that is as enlightening as it is gripping.

Ready to embark on an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you breathless? Dive into Between Earth and Sky today and discover a world where justice, understanding, and atonement collide in a symphony of emotions. Join Alma on her quest for truth and redemption, and witness the power of forgiveness in the face of adversity.

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