I’m so excited to feature RACING THE CLOUDS by Sydney Dunlap. Thank you to @jollyfishpress for sending me an advance readers copy and being part of the Cover Reveal on Instagram.
Let’s dive in!
BOOK DETAILS
If thirteen-year-old Sage had done one thing differently that day last November, everything would be fine. Only she didn’t, so she and her dad had to leave Philadelphia for a new life in middle-of-nowhere Virginia. Her dad has never actually said he blames her for what happened, but how could he not?
Sage is determined to push it all out of her mind, but then, just before summer vacation, she hears from the grandparents she’s never met.
They want her to visit, and she realizes this could be her chance to mend the rift that’s kept everybody apart.
When she meets Grandmother Marion, though, Sage is sure her trip is headed for disaster. Except she wasn’t counting on making a new friend or rescuing a sweet stray dog. With them by her side, maybe she can find the courage to face what she’s
been avoiding all along.
Author Note on the Book Cover
“For the cover of Racing the Clouds, the artist showcased Sage’s resilience and
determination as she runs forward with the stray dog she rescued, letting go of what
she can’t control by leaving the gazebo—and the difficulties in her family that it
symbolizes—in the past. The result is a stunning scene set against the backdrop of a
beautiful sky. I absolutely love the artist’s use of color and shadow, as well as the
gorgeous setting sun in the background. The mood evoked speaks to the beauty all
around even in the most difficult of circumstances and highlights the hope that
forms the heart of Sage’s story.”
Kids Book Feature: Racing the Clouds
Category: Children’s Books on Drugs & Substance Abuse | Children’s Fiction on Social Situations | Children’s Multigenerational Family Life
Hardback
$19.99
February 18, 2025 | ISBN 978-1631639166 | 256 pages | Publisher: Jolly Fish Press
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ABOUR THE AUTHOR
Sydney Dunlap is an award-winning author and former elementary school teacher who has worked extensively with youth facing challenging circumstances. She enjoys reading and writing heartfelt, hopeful books that explore tough topics that aren’t often addressed in middle grade literature. Her debut novel, It Happened on Saturday, has received several medals and was named a 2025 OLA Masterlist selection and 2024 Crystal Kite Honor Book. A lifelong animal lover, Sydney lives with her family in a home where the dogs and cats outnumber the people. You can find her online at www.sydneydunlap.com.
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CECE BECKMAN
Cece holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in California with her husband and children. When she’s not reading or writing reviews she can be found wandering book aisles at local bookshops, drinking iced cold lattes with cold cream foam, or passing the time with her cat.
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