The Girl Who Fell from the Sky
by Heidi W. Durrow
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow holds a well received rating of 3.60 out of 5, based on 19.1K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 264 pages.
About The Girl Who Fell from the Sky
This debut novel tells the story of Rachel, the daughter of a Danish mother and a black G.I. who becomes the sole survivor of a family tragedy. With her strict African American grandmother as her new guardian, Rachel moves to a mostly black community, where her light brown skin, blue eyes, and beauty bring mixed attention her way. Growing up in the 1980s, she learns to swallow her overwhelming grief and confronts her identity as a biracial young woman in a world that wants to see her as either black or white. In the tradition of Jamaica Kincaid's Annie John and Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, here is a portrait of a young girl - and society's ideas of race, class, and beauty.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Heidi W. Durrow |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 264 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,139 |
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What genre is The Girl Who Fell from the Sky?
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Girl Who Fell from the Sky worth reading?
Based on 19.1K reader ratings, The Girl Who Fell from the Sky has an average score of 3.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Girl Who Fell from the Sky?
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky has 264 pages.
Who wrote The Girl Who Fell from the Sky?
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky was written by Heidi W. Durrow. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for The Girl Who Fell from the Sky?
The ISBN-13 for The Girl Who Fell from the Sky is 9781565126800.0.
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