{"product_id":"an-uninterrupted-view-of-the-sky-paperback","title":"An Uninterrupted View of the Sky - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelanie Crowder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern history unearthed as a boy becomes an innocent victim of corruption in Bolivia's crime world, where the power of family is both a prison and a means of survival.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's 1999 in Bolivia and Francisco's life consists of school, soccer, and trying to find space for himself in his family's cramped yet boisterous home. But when his father is arrested on false charges and sent to prison by a corrupt system that targets the uneducated, the poor, and the indigenous majority, Francisco and his sister are left with no choice: They must move into prison with their father. There, they find a world unlike anything they've ever known, where everything--a door, a mattress, protection from other inmates--has its price. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Prison life is dirty, dire, and dehumanizing. With their lives upended, Francisco faces an impossible decision: Break up the family and take his sister to their grandparents in the Andean highlands, fleeing the city and the future within his grasp, or remain together in the increasingly dangerous prison. Pulled between two undesirable options, Francisco must confront everything he once believed about the world and his place within it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this heart-wrenching novel, Melanie Crowder sheds light on a little-known era of modern South American history--where injustice still looms large--and proves that hope can be found, even in the most desperate places. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, Matt de la Pena, and Jacqueline Woodson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAn Uninterrupted View of the Sky: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"Crowder delivers a disturbing portrait of innocent families trapped in corrupt systems, as well as a testament to the strength of enduring cultural traditions and the possibility of finding family in the unlikeliest places.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Readers will feel utterly invested in Francisco's various challenges...A riveting, Dickensian tale.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Themes of poverty, social injustice...violence toward women, coming-of-age, romantic love, and a sliver of precarious hope are woven into the plot...[An] important addition to libraries.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[A] trenchant novel...This hard-hitting, ultimately hopeful story will open readers' eyes to a lesser-known historical moment and the far-reaching implications of U.S. policy.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[This novel] is raw, gripping, poetic and bold....Crowder takes you on an emotional pilgrimage that you won't want to end.\"--\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, five-starred review\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAudacity\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2015 National Jewish Book Award finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Poetry Book\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNew York Public Library Best Book for Teens\u003cbr\u003eILA Notable Book for a Global Society\u003cbr\u003eALA Top 10 Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick\u003cbr\u003eALSC Notable Children's Book nominee \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Crowder breathes life into a world long past...Compelling, powerful and unforgettable.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"[An] impactful addition to any historical fiction collection.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"With a thorough historical note, glossary of terms, and bibliography, this will make an excellent complement to units on women's rights and the labor movement, but it will also satisfy readers in search of a well-told tale of a fierce heroine.\"--\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"This is an excellent title that can open discussions in U.S. history and economics courses about women's rights, labor unions, and the immigrant experience.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelanie Crowder (www.melaniecrowder.net) is the author of National Jewish Book Award finalist and ILA Notable Book for a Global Society \u003ci\u003eAudacity\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eA Nearer Moon \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eParched\u003c\/i\u003e. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Melanie lives with her family on Colorado's Front Range where she has worked as an educator for more than a decade. You can follow her on Twitter @MelanieACrowder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uninterrupted View of the Sky\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753805185312,"sku":"9780147512505","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3f21b9a683ad72438561d4d39947ff92.webp?v=1780027713","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-uninterrupted-view-of-the-sky-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}