Under a Painted Sky
Published: 2015
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"Under a Painted Sky" by Stacey Lee follows the journey of two girls, Samantha and Annamae, who find themselves on the run in the 1849 American West. After a tragic event forces them to flee, they disguise themselves as boys and embark on a perilous journey across the country. As they navigate the challenges of survival, they grapple with issues of identity, race, and friendship. Their bond deepens amidst the dangers they face, including bandits and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. This coming-of-age story explores themes of resilience and the pursuit of freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book 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 Tantor Audio .