Searching for Sky

Searching for Sky
Author: Jillian Cantor
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2014-07-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1408846659

River means everything to Sky. They have lived alone together on Island for as long as they can remember. The two of them hunt for food, wash in Falls and curl up together in Shelter. Their life is simple and safe. Until River sees a boat . . . Across Ocean is California, a place where nothing makes sense to Sky. She is separated from River and taken to live with a grandmother she doesn't know. Lost and heartbroken, Sky searches for him so they can return to Island, only to find out that their paradise wasn't as perfect as she thought, and everything she's ever known and loved may have been a lie. A gripping and beautifully told story of love and survival in a hostile world – ours.

Search the Sky

Search the Sky
Author: Frederik Pohl
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2023-10-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

At its core, 'Search the Sky' stands as a multi-faceted exploration of science fiction, weaving together a tapestry of narratives that challenge and contemplate the future of humanity through a rich array of literary styles. The anthology, curated by the eminent Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth, showcases a selection of stories that push the boundaries of imagination and scientific speculation. With each tale, the reader is invited into vast, uncharted territories that question societal norms, technological advancements, and the very essence of human evolution. This collection serves not only as entertainment but as a signpost of the times, capturing the zeitgeist of mid-20th century speculative fiction with its themes of dystopia, space exploration, and the potentialities of future societies. The diverse narratives within this anthology are representative of the periods overarching anxieties and aspirations, making it a standout piece in the literary landscape of science fiction. The collaboration between Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth brings together two of the most influential voices in science fiction. Their backgrounds, having lived through a significant portion of the 20th century, inject a fascinating depth and authenticity into the collection. This era was marked by rapid technological advancements and the looming threat of nuclear war, both of which are reflected in the themes of 'Search the Sky'. The confluence of Pohls and Kornbluths visions offers readers a nuanced understanding of the societal and existential questions that preoccupied minds during this time. The anthology aligns with significant cultural and literary movements, including the Golden Age of Science Fiction, and contributes to the genres ongoing dialogue about humanitys place in the universe. 'Search the Sky' is an indispensable collection for readers yearning to dive into the depths of science fiction. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to witness the convergence of two masterful writers imaginations, offering insights into humanitys potential paths and pitfalls. This anthology is not just a journey through space and time but an invitation to contemplate our future and the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our Earthly confines. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this collection provides a gateway to understanding the enduring questions that science fiction seeks to address, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of the genre and its reflections on the human condition.

So We Look to the Sky

So We Look to the Sky
Author: Misumi Kubo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1951627938

This shocking, boisterous novel was a runaway bestseller and award winner in Japan: “Pressingly real . . . In these pages, you will find the lives of all of us” (Japan Times). Searingly honest and sexually explicit, So We Look to the Sky is a novel told in five linked stories that begin with an affair between a student and a woman ten years his senior, who picks him up for cosplay sex in a comics market. Their scandalous liaison, which the woman's husband makes public by posting secretly taped video online, frames all of the stories, but each explores a different aspect of the life passages and hardships ordinary people face. A teenager experimenting with sex and then, perhaps, experiencing love and loss; a young, anime-obsessed wife bullied by her mother-in-law to produce the child she and her husband cannot conceive; a high school girl, spurned by the student, realizing that being cute and fertile is all others expect of her; the student's best friend, who lives in the projects and is left alone to support and care for his voracious, senile grandmother; and the student's mother, a divorced single parent and midwife, who guides women bringing new life into this world and must rescue her son, crushed by the twin blows of public humiliation and loss, from giving up on his own. Narrating each story in the distinctive voice of its protagonist, Misumi Kubo weaves themes including sex, love, the female body, gossip, and the bullying that leaves young people feeling burdened and helpless into a profoundly original novel that lingers in the mind for its affirmation of the raw, unquellable force of life.

If You Look Up to the Sky

If You Look Up to the Sky
Author: Angela Dalton
Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781592988280

"There are times when a full moon will guide you, a storm will excite you, and a big, blue sky will inspire you to believe anything is possible. These are a few of the many gifts we receive from the sky and universe when life feels scary and confusing. Told by a grandmother to her grandchild, ''If You Look Up to the Sky'' is about the power of everlasting love and the ways the sky connects us through good times and bad. It offers a child comfort in knowing that you never need to be afraid... if you look up to the sky."--Jacket flap.

Boundless Sky

Boundless Sky
Author: Amanda Addison
Publisher: Lantana Publishing
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2020-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1913747107

A migrating swallow and a migrant girl cross paths while looking for a place to call home. A bird so small that it fits in your hand flies halfway around the world looking for a place to nest, while a young girl from northern Africa flees halfway around the world looking for safety. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home. North Somerset Teachers Book Awards shortlist. Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination. “Beneath the surface, one can find many opportunities for a deep conversation about belonging, welcoming, and freedom from oppression and danger”—Youth Book Review Services “A delicate and touching little tale that packs its powerful message inside a velvet glove. Do yourselves a favor and order a copy now”—The Letterpress Project “A beautiful exploration of friendship, the parallel migrations of Bird and Leila, and the welcome they receive in their new home. Perfect for developing empathy and compassion”—Library Girl and Book Boy

Look at the Sky and Tell the Weather

Look at the Sky and Tell the Weather
Author: Eric Sloane
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780486433851

Takes the reader on a voyage of discovery as the author traces a single mass of air traveling from the Canadian Rockies to the northeastern United States.

Broken Sky

Broken Sky
Author: L.A. Weatherly
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1474904629

Welcome to a ‘perfect’ world. Where war is illegal, where harmony rules. And where your date of birth marks your destiny. But nothing is perfect. And in a world this broken, who can Amity trust? Set in a daring and distorted echo of 1940s America, Broken Sky is an exhilarating epic of deception, heartbreak and rebellion.

Bright of the Sky

Bright of the Sky
Author: Kay Kenyon
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 485
Release: 2010-08-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1591028256

Kay Kenyon, noted for her science fiction world-building, has in this new series created her most vivid and compelling society, the Universe Entire. In a land-locked galaxy that tunnels through our own, the Entire is a bizarre and seductive mix of long-lived quasi-human and alien beings gathered under a sky of fire, called the bright. A land of wonders, the Entire is sustained by monumental storm walls and an exotic, never-ending river. Over all, the elegant and cruel Tarig rule supreme. Into this rich milieu is thrust Titus Quinn, former star pilot, bereft of his beloved wife and daughter who are assumed dead by everyone on earth except Quinn. Believing them trapped in a parallel universe—one where he himself may have been imprisoned—he returns to the Entire without resources, language, or his memories of that former life. He is assisted by Anzi, a woman of the Chalin people, a Chinese culture copied from our own universe and transformed by the kingdom of the bright. Learning of his daughter’s dreadful slavery, Quinn swears to free her. To do so, he must cross the unimaginable distances of the Entire in disguise, for the Tarig are lying in wait for him. As Quinn’s memories return, he discovers why. Quinn’s goal is to penetrate the exotic culture of the Entire—to the heart of Tarig power, the fabulous city of the Ascendancy, to steal the key to his family’s redemption. But will his daughter and wife welcome rescue? Ten years of brutality have forced compromises on everyone. What Quinn will learn to his dismay is what his own choices were, long ago, in the Universe Entire. He will also discover why a fearful multiverse destiny is converging on him and what he must sacrifice to oppose the coming storm. This is high-concept SF written on the scale of Philip Jose Farmer’s Riverworld, Roger Zelazny’s Amber Chronicles, and Dan Simmons’s Hyperion.

Search a Darker Sky. a Cleft Mind

Search a Darker Sky. a Cleft Mind
Author: Devik Schreiner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781611700381

""Gravity's victory was inevitable. My fingers were losing their grip, slowly sliding off a rusty section of rain gutter... I felt a strong hand wrap around my swollen ankle and begin to pull. I couldn't hold on anymore."" In a span of 100 hours, 11-year-old Justin Tyme's world has been shattered. Still reeling from his father's unexplained disappearance and unsatisfied with the non-answers his mother has given him, he learns of his father's involvement with an elite team of engineers on the brink of developing a revolutionary new material, code-named C-Metal. With help from the school janitor, Justin unravels the clues to his father's disappearance, documenting his search in a mysterious, gold-edged journal his teacher gives him. As he searches for his dad, he copes with his mother's depression and struggles to protect his sister from their emotionally abusive stepfather. "Search a Darker Sky" is a rapid-fire psychological journey that propels Justin from boyhood to adolescence. "I was blown away by the suspense in "Search a Darker Sky." Truly an amazing story One to be read by millions." --Justin Stanton, age 13 "I couldn't put the book down. I felt I was part of the story. I can hardly wait for the sequel " --Yonatan Margalit, age 11 The Author: As a kid, Devik Schreiner had a bad haircut and wore his pants too short. He enjoyed reading almanacs, science fiction, and the backs of baseball cards. He plays the trumpet and piano, loves golf and the San Francisco Giants, and is known for balancing a pencil on his nose. Devik teaches middle school English and History in San Jose and lives in Los Gatos, California with his wife and twin girls.