Book Info:
Racing the Clouds by Sydney Dunlap
Genre: Middle Grade
Publishing Date: February 18, 2025
Synopsis:
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.
Content warning: addiction, family member in rehab, substance abuse, parental separation, grief
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About the Author:
Sydney Dunlap is an award-winning author and former elementary school teacher who has worked extensively with youth facing challenging circumstances. She enjoys reading and writing heartfelt, hopeful books that explore tough topics that aren’t often addressed in middle grade literature. Her 2023 debut novel, It Happened on Saturday, has received several medals and was named a 2024 OLA Masterlist selection and Crystal Kite Honor Book. Her next book, Racing the Clouds, releases 2/18/25. A lifelong animal lover, Sydney lives with her family in a home where the dogs and cats outnumber the people.
Author Links:
Website: https://sydneydunlap.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/SydneyDunlap16
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This is my second Sydney Dunlap book and oh boy I love how she handles such tough subjects like Drug Addiction in such an eloquent way you know that she will write something that the reader or readers will be able to discuss such an important subject.
For me Sage was the perfect main character for this book she was strong but also knew that she needed her family around her even if it was nigh impossible.
Another talent Sydney has through her descriptive writing areas like Blue Ridge Mountains became more like a character and I was able to see them.
For me without any doubt Racing the Clouds receives 5 stars.
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