In "Flowers in the Sky" by Lynn Joseph, the story follows the journey of a young girl named Zayna, who navigates the challenges of growing up in a world filled with cultural expectations and personal dreams. Through her love for the vibrant flowers that bloom in her grandmother's garden, Zayna learns about resilience, the importance of family, and the power of embracing one's identity. As she faces various obstacles, including societal pressures and her own aspirations, she discovers the beauty of hope and the strength that lies within her. Ultimately, Zayna’s journey is one of self-discovery and the pursuit of passion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 240 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 2013 by Harperteen .

Catherine Stock, known for her sensitive paintings, has illustrated many books for children, including several for Clarion. She divides her time between Rignac, France, and New York City. Lynn Joseph was born in Trinidad and now lives in Hollis, New York. Her book The Mermaid's Twin Sister: More Stories from Trinidad received the Americas Award.