In "Sky Rider" by Nancy Springer, young protagonist Kiro finds himself grappling with the challenges of adolescence amidst a fantastical world. Set in a richly imaginative landscape, Kiro discovers he possesses extraordinary abilities that allow him to soar through the skies. As he embraces his unique gifts, he encounters formidable foes and learns the importance of friendship and courage. Navigating the trials of growing up, Kiro ultimately strives to understand his place in a world filled with adventure and danger, making choices that will shape his destiny and the lives of those around him. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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

This book has been graded for interest at 12-14 years.

There are 117 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 2014 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Nancy Springer is an American author, who lives in Pennsylvania. She is the author of over 30 critically acclaimed childrens' books and has won the Edgar Award for best YA mystery twice.