"Under the Same Sky" by Cynthia C. DeFelice tells the touching story of two boys from different backgrounds who form a deep friendship during a summer spent at a camp in the Adirondacks. As they navigate challenges and explore their dreams, they confront their personal fears and the realities of their lives. The novel captures themes of camaraderie, perseverance, and the notion that despite differences, they share a common humanity under the same sky. Their journey not only fosters understanding and compassion but also leads to self-discovery and growth as they learn valuable life lessons together. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .

Cynthia DeFelice is a successful children's author who lives in New York. This book was inspired by her grandfather who was apprenticed to a rural doctor at the age of twelve, and went on to become a respected surgeon.