Sky

by Pamela Porter, Mary Jane Gerber (Illustrator)

Eleven-year-old Georgia lives with her grandparents, Paw Paw and Gramma, on the edge of the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. Spring comes, and it rains and rains until one afternoon the creek behind their house suddenly becomes a wall of water, washing away everything the family owns -- their house, their barn, and even Daisy, the only stuffed animal Georgia has ever had. Through sheer determination, Georgia and her grandparents gradually rebuild their lives, but it's not until Georgia finds Sky -- a foal that somehow survived the flood -- that the family begins to heal and find meaning again despite their losses. Based on the true story of Georgia Salois and written in the haunting voice of a young child, Sky vividly describes the historic flood of 1964 and its effect on Georgia and her people. Their courage in overcoming disaster, poverty, and discrimination provides young readers with a compelling portrayal of endurance.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Canada

88 pages, Library Binding

First published August 31, 2004

About the author

Pamela Porter’s love of reading and writing began early and grew alongside a 35-year career as an elementary school teacher, where she inspired young readers and writers daily. Beyond the classroom, she treasures life with her husband, their children, and her role as GiGi to three grandchildren. Pamela enjoys writing, traveling, Bible study, and quiet moments with her tea, books, and journals.
In her debut book, Walking in Grace, Pamela shares her deeply personal testimony of faith, healing, and the power of His promises during chronic illness and a life-threatening diagnosis. This book is written for anyone searching for comfort and hope for their own life struggles or those of loved ones.
Pamela Porter is a retired educator who embraced this season of life by writing her healing testimony, Walking in Grace, as her debut into authorship. After experiencing God’s power on a raw, personal level, she was called to share her story of hope with others. 2 Corinthians 5:7 states, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Pamela has walked in faith throughout multiple life challenges, but none more powerful than her life-threatening illness. She and her husband of forty-five years are blessed with two children, their spouses, and three precious grandchildren. Pamela finds peace and purpose in writing and reading in the solitude of her back porch or at her favorite coffee shop. Her goal is to shine Jesus’ light through her life and her writing.