Between Earth and Sky

Set in 1906 Philadelphia, Amanda Skenandore's debut novel explores the poignant story of Alma Mitchell as she confronts her past and a tragic event involving her childhood friend, Harry Muskrat, at a boarding school aimed at assimilating Native American children. Through alternating narratives of childhood and adulthood, the story delves into themes of friendship, betrayal, and the search for justice, highlighting the lasting impact of cultural loss and personal sacrifice.