All the Blues in the Sky

Bookseller recommendation

“A emotional, yet hopeful, journey through one girl’s grief, expertly read by the amazing Bahni Turpin. ”

— Melissa • Watermark Books

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“Authentic, Emotional, and Honest! This is appropriate for Tweens and Teens coping with the unexpected loss of a loved one.”

— Jay • Whose Books

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“Lyrical book that captures grief and the emotions following death. Centering on a young teen, who's best friend has died, the reader walks through the stages of grief with her. Excellent book for a young teen who has lost someone.”

— Erin • The Roasted Bookery

Bookseller recommendation

“A beautiful story-in-verse that takes us through Sage's journey of grief after her best friend's death. This is an accessible approach to helping a child navigate the death of a loved one. Sage's story is best enjoyed as an audio book as poetry is meant to be spoken; Bahni Turpin's voice gives an additional layer of beauty to this book.”

— Donna • The Well-Read Moose

Bookseller recommendation

“All the Blues in the Sky will break your heart and then show you how to piece it back together. Readers will quickly immerse themselves in Sage's grief as the novel in verse storytelling guides us along the healing process. Watson's writing is beautiful, uplifting, and deeply sad. But helps reveal that grief is different for each of us, but together we can figure it out. Be warned: Thirteen-year-old grief will hit you differently. You may need tissues.”

— Jenny • E. Shaver, bookseller

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“A really beautiful, real depiction of a grief experience.”

— Ava • All She Wrote Books

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“Amazing book for all those who have experienced or are experiencing grief. Perfect for middle readers and just as powerful for an adult. ”

— Raquel • Peninsula Book Collaborative

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“This heart-warming story, told in verse, is a poignant reflection on losing a best friend.”

— Virgie • Off the Beaten Path

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“Exquisitely written and masterfully narrated from the perspective of a young girl on grief and loss. Be sure to listen to Watson’s note at the end. “Grief is like hunger. Grief is not something you get over. Everyday, it will show up. Everyday, I will have to tend to it.””

— Holly • Court Street Books