The Sky is Mine

Name: The Sky is Mine
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786075550
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Shortlisted for the Bristol Teen Book Award, 2020

By Amy Beashel

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Seventeen-year-old Izzy has long been silenced in a turbulent home shadowed by control and threats. As her safety becomes uncertain, she wrestles with keeping dark secrets—from a threatening classmate to her stepfather's intimidating presence. When the fragile stability of their lives begins to collapse, Izzy and her mother confront their silence and discover the strength in their voices to reclaim their worth. The Sky is Mine is a poignant tale exploring rape culture and domestic abuse, illuminating the journey of women finding courage to demand to be heard.
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Ideal for young adults and readers interested in contemporary issues surrounding domestic abuse and rape culture, especially fans of Sara Barnard, Louise O’Neill, and E. Lockhart.

I will not be silenced...

No one has ever asked Izzy what she wants. She's about to change all that...

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No one has ever asked Izzy what she wants. She's about to change all that...

In a house adept at sweeping problems under the carpet, seventeen-year-old Izzy feels silenced. As her safety grows uncertain, Izzy knows three things for sure. She knows not to tell her mother that Jacob Mansfield has been threatening to spread those kinds of photos around college. She knows to quiet the grief that she's been abandoned by her best friend Grace. And, seeing her mother conceal the truth of her stepdad's control, Izzy also knows not to mention how her heart splinters and her stomach churns whenever he enters a room.

When the flimsy fabric of their life starts to unravel, Izzy and her mum must find their way out of the silence and use the power in their voices to rediscover their worth.

For fans of Sara Barnard, Louise O’Neill and E. Lockhart, The Sky is Mine is a powerful exploration of rape culture and domestic abuse, and a moving story of women learning to love themselves enough to demand to be heard.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

'A powerful page-turner with giant heart. Izzy is my hero, and her voice deserves to be heard around the world.' – Jennifer Niven, bestselling author
'Raw, painful, and ultimately one of survival and strength. This beautiful book will floor you and deserves to be on every shelf.' – Kathleen Glasgow, bestselling author
'Beashel joins feminist writers in portraying rape culture, encouraging girls to speak up and shout out. Izzy’s awakening is genuinely inspiring and powerful.' – Irish Times
'Realistic and thought-provoking.' – Financial Times

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786075550

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rock the Boat

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 304

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Amy Beashel Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Amy Beashel lives in Shropshire with her husband, two kids and a couple of kittens called Bird and Cat Dooku. She is passionate about inspiring young girls to find their own voice. Incidentally, she is also the fastest woman in the world on a space hopper.

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