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The Year We Fell from Space by Amy Sarig King
4.0

On January 28th, Liberty Johansen and her family fell from space. Her parents sat her and her little sister Jilly down to explain that they’re separating. Since then, nothing seems right. Now, her father is MIA. He’s always canceling their scheduled get togethers, and he rarely calls. Liberty’s sister and mother aren’t themselves either. Her bubbly sister won’t leave the house, and now that her mother isn’t arguing with her father all the time, she actually seems happy. Liberty wants to turn to her friends, but they’ve been more hurtful but helpful. Liberty decides to look to the sky for answers, for her love of astronomy has always eased her mind. Lately, however, nothing seems to align.

Another fabulous middle grade novel by Amy King! There is so much in this book that upper elementary and middle school students need to read/learn about: mental health, bullying, and divorce. Book talk this one.