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Blue Sky
Like any normal girl, Blue Sky just wants to fit in. But it's all the not-so-normal stuff that's causing her problems. Like how she's the only human living in the high Alps with a herd of ibex. Or like how she might only be a dream. (How else can she explain her unusual life?) Tor, the ibex leader, claims the girl has no place with the herd, and he banishes Sky and her animal stepparents to a hostile part of of the mountains to endure a bitter winter alone. The future looks bleak and hopeless until Sky rescues a young alpinist from a stormy peak, and her prospects begin to change. The boy tells her of the mysterious world beyond the peaks. Sky longs to follow him on his adventures in that other world, but she knows she can't leave the mountains until she fulfills her destiny with the ibex. When her chance finally arrives, Blue Sky will have to be braver than ever, believe in herself when no one else will, and risk losing the only life she has ever known to make her own dreams come true.
- GenresFantasy
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 6, 2014
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About the author
Brian Kindall
9 books28 followersBrian Kindall is an author living in the mountains of Central Idaho, a world with long winters perfectly designed for holing up and writing novels. His books range in diversity from classically written middle-grade novels - Blue Sky, Pearl, and Sparrow - to the ongoing adult fiction series, The Epic of Didier Rain novels, Delivering Virtue and Fortuna and the Scapegrace, to his most recent adult novel, Escape from Oblivia – One man’s midlife crisis gone primal. His accolades include gold medals in children's literature at the Moonbeam and Global Book Awards (Sparrow), a finalist for ForeWord Reviews literary novel of the year award (Delivering Virtue), A Seal of Excellence awarded by Awesome Indies (Delivering Virtue), and Editor’s Choice at the Historical Novel Society (Delivering Virtue). Twisted humor is a given in Brian’s work, as those long winters mentioned earlier tend to drive a writer slightly mad.
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January 9, 2018
Blue Sky is a pretty good story. It is a little different than what I am used to but I still liked it. The little girl, Blue Sky, teaches so many lessons for all to learn:
Give everyone a chance even if you believe they do not belong. They could bring you more joy and happiness than you think.
There is always hope.
It is okay to have dreams and follow them.
I think many young readers would find Blue Sky an inspiration. It appears there will be a book that follows this one and I would like to read that one, too.
I recommend Blue Sky and give it 4 1/2 stars.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
Give everyone a chance even if you believe they do not belong. They could bring you more joy and happiness than you think.
There is always hope.
It is okay to have dreams and follow them.
I think many young readers would find Blue Sky an inspiration. It appears there will be a book that follows this one and I would like to read that one, too.
I recommend Blue Sky and give it 4 1/2 stars.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
September 14, 2018
“Try as she might, the girl couldn’t go back to life as it had been before that horrible shadow had cast its chill over her peaceful world.” – Pearl
Short stories can be fun to read, giving the reader a break from long novels. Pearland Blue Skyare both short stories or novellas about some mystical experiences. Pearlis about a statue of a girl who is pulled from the water by a young diver. She has thoughts and feelings, but can do nothing about them. She loves the diver, but as he gets older, he sells her because he needs money more than the companionship of a statue. In Blue Sky, a baby is found by an ibex in the mountains after a mountain climber falls to his death. Her mother is a statue of a woman found at the peak of the mountains. She is raised by the ibex and feels at peace until she meets another human.
The author of the books contacted me through my blog to review another of his books, Delivering Virtue. I declined reading that one as it was sexually graphic, but he offered Pearland Blue Skyin its place. I’m glad he offered some other of his books because these two stories were very interesting. I was given free copies of the books in exchange for a fair review.
Both books have elements of fantasy and mysticism in them and are great for middle school readers or older. The reader can see the world from the point of view of the statue in Pearland the young woman in Blue Sky. Lessons of finding and following your dreams can be found throughout both stories. The endings, while unexpected, are both very satisfying.
Read more here: http://sarahannecarter.com/pearl-and-...
Short stories can be fun to read, giving the reader a break from long novels. Pearland Blue Skyare both short stories or novellas about some mystical experiences. Pearlis about a statue of a girl who is pulled from the water by a young diver. She has thoughts and feelings, but can do nothing about them. She loves the diver, but as he gets older, he sells her because he needs money more than the companionship of a statue. In Blue Sky, a baby is found by an ibex in the mountains after a mountain climber falls to his death. Her mother is a statue of a woman found at the peak of the mountains. She is raised by the ibex and feels at peace until she meets another human.
The author of the books contacted me through my blog to review another of his books, Delivering Virtue. I declined reading that one as it was sexually graphic, but he offered Pearland Blue Skyin its place. I’m glad he offered some other of his books because these two stories were very interesting. I was given free copies of the books in exchange for a fair review.
Both books have elements of fantasy and mysticism in them and are great for middle school readers or older. The reader can see the world from the point of view of the statue in Pearland the young woman in Blue Sky. Lessons of finding and following your dreams can be found throughout both stories. The endings, while unexpected, are both very satisfying.
Read more here: http://sarahannecarter.com/pearl-and-...
March 24, 2015
A Brilliant Fantasy Story.
What a wonderful and exciting adventure Blue Sky, by a brilliant author Brian Kindall. This book is, in my opinion, one of the best fantasy books I have read. it is a fascinating adventure suitable for all ages.
Blue Sky’s life changes as she ages after being raised by two outcast Ibex (mountain goats), in what could only be described as inhospitable surroundings.
Your experiences while reading this page-turning book will take you through all of the emotions known to us humans. As I read this, I smiled, became anxious for the heroine, and several time tears flowed. I certainly don't want to give any plot spoilers; I can only recommend that readers grab this book and follow all of this adventure, as I did. If you read Brian Kindall's books, you will be sure to recognize the brilliance of the author too and thrill to his skill with words in creating this mystical and magical Blue Sky.
I would certainly recommend the reading of this book by Kindall. You will not be disappointed. I look forward to reading other books by the author, as Kindall makes fantasy novels come to life.
What a wonderful and exciting adventure Blue Sky, by a brilliant author Brian Kindall. This book is, in my opinion, one of the best fantasy books I have read. it is a fascinating adventure suitable for all ages.
Blue Sky’s life changes as she ages after being raised by two outcast Ibex (mountain goats), in what could only be described as inhospitable surroundings.
Your experiences while reading this page-turning book will take you through all of the emotions known to us humans. As I read this, I smiled, became anxious for the heroine, and several time tears flowed. I certainly don't want to give any plot spoilers; I can only recommend that readers grab this book and follow all of this adventure, as I did. If you read Brian Kindall's books, you will be sure to recognize the brilliance of the author too and thrill to his skill with words in creating this mystical and magical Blue Sky.
I would certainly recommend the reading of this book by Kindall. You will not be disappointed. I look forward to reading other books by the author, as Kindall makes fantasy novels come to life.
August 13, 2018
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Cleanliness: Slightly Tainted (8+ Euphemisms. Other content to consider: name-calling, nakedness, and multiple deaths.)
You've heard all the tales of an abandoned child being raised by wolves, now get ready for the little girl raised by ibex! This middle-grade fiction is about as weird as it sounds. Maybe a kid would enjoy it more than I did.
Blue Sky is actually a pretty intense story. It has fantasy, mystery, magic, and a lot of sadness and death. There were quite a few moments for me that seemed to try to be really deep, but just ended up just sounding weird. Visions and dreams were also a big part of the story.
This tale did show that if you put your mind to something, you can accomplish it. One little girl can make a big difference.
I did not necessarily enjoy this book, but it I am not its intended audience. Maybe you will like it more than I!
~I was sent a free copy of this book from the author for an honest review~
Cleanliness: Slightly Tainted (8+ Euphemisms. Other content to consider: name-calling, nakedness, and multiple deaths.)
You've heard all the tales of an abandoned child being raised by wolves, now get ready for the little girl raised by ibex! This middle-grade fiction is about as weird as it sounds. Maybe a kid would enjoy it more than I did.
Blue Sky is actually a pretty intense story. It has fantasy, mystery, magic, and a lot of sadness and death. There were quite a few moments for me that seemed to try to be really deep, but just ended up just sounding weird. Visions and dreams were also a big part of the story.
This tale did show that if you put your mind to something, you can accomplish it. One little girl can make a big difference.
I did not necessarily enjoy this book, but it I am not its intended audience. Maybe you will like it more than I!
~I was sent a free copy of this book from the author for an honest review~
March 30, 2018
A well-written fantasy story about a protagonist one has to like. Nice book, nice story, good message.
January 8, 2017
Blue Sky, daughter of an alpinist and a dream, was orphaned as a baby. Old Stone, an ibex, witnessed her father's death and her mother's fading, and took the child in, though against the convention of the ibex, who do not believe humans belong in their world. He's joined by Nan, an ibex who just lost her child to an eagle, and together they raise the child as their own. She's kind, strong, curious, and being half dream, is able to survive the harsh winters without fear of freezing and the rough terrain without fear of falling. The herd kicks Blue Sky out when the males return for the winter, and Sky, Old Stone, and Nan set off on their own. But Sky isn't quite of their world, and she longs to find her place. She meets her dreamer, a young boy who is a snowflake like no other, and she finds the world is much bigger than the mountains she grew up in.
Beautifully written, this reads like literary fiction to me (though, admittedly, I don't read in that genre). There's an airy, dreamlike quality to the prose that lets you drift through most of the story (which is great for bedtime reading). Sky is a strong and curious character that's easy to root for.
A couple of notes - Sky said "oh" quite a bit. Reading this out loud, it became a bit redundant after a while, though not enough to totally distract from the story.
Also, I found I wasn't terribly fond of the ending. Though it showed Sky's strength, she never really made her decision, not fully. It was kind of made for her. She didn't accomplish her one goal, and instead seemed to wander from the very possibility as it presented itself in the end. I felt myself wanting for something a little more solid, and a little more satisfying than what I got.
Otherwise, an entertaining read and a sweet story for young readers (or anyone who enjoys character driven literary fiction).
Beautifully written, this reads like literary fiction to me (though, admittedly, I don't read in that genre). There's an airy, dreamlike quality to the prose that lets you drift through most of the story (which is great for bedtime reading). Sky is a strong and curious character that's easy to root for.
A couple of notes - Sky said "oh" quite a bit. Reading this out loud, it became a bit redundant after a while, though not enough to totally distract from the story.
Also, I found I wasn't terribly fond of the ending. Though it showed Sky's strength, she never really made her decision, not fully. It was kind of made for her. She didn't accomplish her one goal, and instead seemed to wander from the very possibility as it presented itself in the end. I felt myself wanting for something a little more solid, and a little more satisfying than what I got.
Otherwise, an entertaining read and a sweet story for young readers (or anyone who enjoys character driven literary fiction).
May 17, 2015
A fabulous story for those who have climbed or hiked the above timberline world where rocky spires reach the clouds. Enjoy reading this little book aloud to your children or recommend to your little readers this wonderful tale.
As a high school biology teacher some years I would read a book such as Gerald Durrell's "My Family and Other Animals". Today I would try this on a lucky class but now retired those memories of passing across those "....grassy hammocks between escarpments" ("Blue Sky", pg 184) come back so clearly. As I recall so many summers of such hikes with the enthusiastic lots of 15-16 year olds (many out of a crowded south Texas urban existence for the first time) I want to return to those magical suspended islands of green laced with glittery silver streams and return soon....maybe this summeer! I know the way by heart!!!
Joan Caswell May 17, 2015
As a high school biology teacher some years I would read a book such as Gerald Durrell's "My Family and Other Animals". Today I would try this on a lucky class but now retired those memories of passing across those "....grassy hammocks between escarpments" ("Blue Sky", pg 184) come back so clearly. As I recall so many summers of such hikes with the enthusiastic lots of 15-16 year olds (many out of a crowded south Texas urban existence for the first time) I want to return to those magical suspended islands of green laced with glittery silver streams and return soon....maybe this summeer! I know the way by heart!!!
Joan Caswell May 17, 2015
September 27, 2016
I received this book from a goodreads giveaway.
This book is well outside of my usual genres. It's a fantasy story, most likely for a middle grades reader. I think the overall message of trusting yourself and following your life's path are valuable messages for everyone, and the story itself was uplifting and sweet.
This book is well outside of my usual genres. It's a fantasy story, most likely for a middle grades reader. I think the overall message of trusting yourself and following your life's path are valuable messages for everyone, and the story itself was uplifting and sweet.
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