Where the Sky Lives by Margaret Dilloway
Published by Balzer & Bray/Harperteen on March 8, 2022
ISBN: 0063047241
Pages: 336
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Tuesday is a neurodivergent kid who lives in Zion National Park with her park ranger mother, Dana. When things get stressful, Tuesday likes to look at the night sky, just like she did with her uncle Ezra before he died. When it becomes clear that developers are going to build houses on a large tract of land outside the park, Dana and her friend Carter set out to try to preserve the land. When they discover an endangered animal within the building site, they’re excited but then discouraged when it appears to not have made a big difference. They enlist the help of a social media influencer as well as the local community to continue the fight.

This is a light-hearted read that is perfect for advanced younger readers. It does touch on the subject of familial death with Tuesday’s uncle, but it isn’t overly traumatizing. Tuesday is quirky, smart, and fun, and many kids will relate to her. This is a wonderful addition to any library where realistic fiction is popular.

Recommended for readers 3rd grade and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME