In "Breaking Sky" by Cori McCarthy, a gripping tale unfolds in a world where aerial combat is a thrilling sport and aspiring pilots face high-stakes challenges. The story centers around the fierce and determined young pilot, Azlyn, who dreams of becoming the best in the skies. As she trains relentlessly at a prestigious academy, she must navigate the pressures of competition, personal ambition, and her complex relationships with friends and rivals. When a mysterious danger threatens the future of aerial warfare, Azlyn must confront her fears and make choices that could change everything, both in the air and on the ground. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-9th grade.

There are 419 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2015 by Sourcebooks Fire .

Cori M. McCarthy has a BA in Creative Writing from Ohio University, a graduate certificate in screenwriting from UCLA, and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of the Fine Arts. Born in Guam, (a military kid), she has lived in Ireland and traveled widely around