Racing the Clouds
by Sydney Dunlap
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Pub Date Feb 18 2025 | Archive Date Jan 31 2025
North Star Editions | Jolly Fish Press
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Description
Blaming herself for the accident leading to her mother’s opioid addiction, thirteen-year-old Sage hopes to fix what’s gone wrong by visiting her estranged grandparents, where she learns about the complexity of family relationships, the value of forgiveness, and how to find her way forward with resilience and hope.
If thirteen-year-old Sage had done one thing differently that day last November, everything would be fine. Only she didn't, so she and her dad had to leave Philadelphia for a new life in middle-of-nowhere Virginia. Her dad has never actually said he blames her for what happened, but how could he not?
Sage is determined to push it all out of her mind, but then, just before summer vacation, she hears from the grandparents she’s never met. They want her to visit, and she realizes this could be her chance to mend the rift that’s kept everybody apart.
When she meets Grandmother Marion, though, Sage is sure her trip is headed for disaster. Except she wasn’t counting on making a new friend or rescuing a sweet stray dog. With them by her side, maybe she can find the courage to face what she's been avoiding all along.
From the award-winning author of It Happened on Saturday comes a heartfelt and empowering story that explores the complexity of family relationships, the value of forgiveness, and how to find your way forward in a tough situation with resilience and hope.
Advance Praise
"Sydney Dunlap does it again in this powerful sophomore novel. With wonderfully earned twists, this fast-paced, unputdownable novel centers important timely issues through the lens of a relatable protagonist. A book we need now more than ever!" —Meg Eden Kuyatt, author of Good Different
“Racing the Clouds is a powerful story about how someone who’s experienced devastation can once more get a hold on love and goodness. Dunlap’s voice is exceptional, and her stunning book is a new must-read for middle graders.” —Claire Swinarski, author of What Happened to Rachel Riley?
“Starring a relatable and compassionate character who’s stronger than she should have to be, Racing the Clouds is a compelling page-turner about forgiveness, rebuilding from wreckage, and letting go of secrets when they’re too heavy to hold onto.” —Lynne Kelly, USA Today best-selling author of Song for a Whale and The Secret Language of Birds
“Racing The Clouds is delicately woven through the authentic voice of thirteen-year-old Sage, as she shows readers the secrets and instabilities of her dysfunctional family and how she tries to heal the hurts. Sydney Dunlap has unveiled a beautiful story sure to invoke classroom conversation around trust, fear, love, and family. This is a must for any library wanting stories of hope and forgiveness.” —Crystal Allen, author of How Lamar's Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy and Between Two Brothers
“Told with touching honesty and profound sympathy, Racing the Clouds lovingly reminds us about the importance of having the hard conversations, the value of standing in another person’s shoes for a while, and the extraordinary resilience of family.” —Kate Albus, author of A Place to Hang the Moon
“Racing the Clouds is immensely important and impossible to put down. Thirteen-year-old Sage jumps off the page as author Sydney Dunlap allows us to know her in a deep authentic way. Sage is a unique and memorable character, while her universal struggles will have readers examining their own lives for the better. I highly recommend this brilliant book.” —Sandy Grubb, award-winning author of Just Like Click
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781631639166 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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