Where The Sky Doesn't End

by Ron Nichols

To Brendan, flying is not only a dream about his future, it’s also an important connection to his past. Reading the half-filled pages of his deceased father’s flight logbook, Brendan seeks to know a father who died too young, and to face a future that seems wrought with peril. If he realizes his dream of flight, Brendan believes he will also sever the abusive grip of his stepfather.When a precocious 11-year-old girl named Aria is thrust into his life, Brendan’s world is turned upside down. Forced to work together after school, Aria’s know-it-all personality runs head-first into Brendan’s quiet resolve. But through the wisdom and insight of Mr. Washington, the school’s janitor and former Tuskegee Airmen mechanic, the two eventually forge a friendship that they both desperately need.

250 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2011

Reviews

[John Hancock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think when I first read this a year ago, I didn' know I could review this on goodreads, having just joined.

This story of Brendan and Aria is poignant, touching and reaches into a place in your ribs that hovers between your heart and your memories.
Everything about the story is like a strong sense memory of my childhood and the places I grew up and hung around.

The author carries just the right amount of balance between realistic story and fanciful humor. Perfect for young readers, but I also enjoyed it immensely.
The spunk and fire that Aria displays as she deals with one youthful challenge after another is counterbalanced by the somewhat more stalwart single-mindedness of Brendan.

I recommend this to ANYONE, but especially to a young audience.

[Brittani Newman wolanin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story! Wonderful characters that you think about long after you have finished reading.