By C. J. Flood (author)
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Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2014 - Shortlisted for the Leeds Book Awards 2014, 14-16 age category - One of our Must Reads of 2013
Shot through with danger as adolescence can be, this is a powerful coming of age novel which combines dark realities with optimism and naivety. When Iris's mother takes off on a road trip, things at home begin to fall apart. The arrival of a family of travellers close by sets off a chain of events which leads to tragedy.
But Iris sees Trick and his family differently; she knows he isn't the boy his is made out to be. But, when everything spirals out of control, will she ever be able to feel the same about him? Beautifully written, this is a poignant story of young love from a talented new author.
A truly beautiful book about the summer that changed one girl's life, as her mum leaves home, travellers set up camp in the family's field, her older brother goes off the rails, and she falls in love for the very first time. Opening with a funeral, Iris is mourning the boy in the casket - but who is it? Sam, her tearaway brother, or Trick, her tentative boyfriend? Over one long hot summer, we find out just how their three lives were turned upside-down.
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Alice D'Angelo - C J Flood weaves an intricate basket carrying the soul of the story, in a thought provoking yet natural way, bringing up subjects that are so often avoided... Click here to read the full review.
Safiyah (15) It is un-put-down-able and thrilling book, perfect for readers who enjoy a good plot and interesting characters. Click here to read the full review.
Chloe Sheehan This book is a heart-wrenching novel it has many twists and turns and leaves you hungry for more. Click here to read the full review.
Heather Cranmer The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl ...a sweet coming of age story that is beautifully written and tugs at your heartstrings... should be a future classic. Click here to read the full review.
Izzy Read Wow. A mixture of love and family with a harsh kick of reality. It really is an outstanding read Click here to read the full review.
Eloise Greenberry I can truthfully say that I haven’t read a book as good as this in a while and I am sure it will be a while before I read a book as good as this again... Click here to read the full review.
Emily Gleave I found the book really interesting, and quite hard to put down ... Click here to read the full review.
Ayesha Afghan Infinite sky is a truly magnificent book that is filled with love, anger and adventure!... Click here to read the full review.
Katy Poulter This book isn’t one that I would usually pick but I enjoyed it so much that I found it hard to put down, resulting in many late nights and tired mornings ... Click here to read the full review.
Tanyth Haywood One is thrust straight into the raw pain, anger, frustration and confusion of a family in deep crisis.... Click here to read the full review.
Fabbiha Choudhury This unconventional love story - so different from the many love stories written for teenagers - will have young adults everywhere dreaming of the love shared between two unlikely people and will keep you hooked right to the painfully shattering end. ... Click here to read the full review.
C. J. Flood was born in Derby. She studied English Literature at Falmouth College of Art, and graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia where she won the Curtis Brown Award. Her debut novel, Infinite Sky, won the 2014 Branford Boase Award, and was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Nightwanderers is her second novel. Chelsey lives in Bristol where she lectures in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University.
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A truly beautiful book about the summer that changed one girl's life, as her mum leaves home, travellers set up camp in the family's field, her older brother goes off the rails, and she falls in love for the very first time. Opening with a funeral, Iris is mourning the boy in the casket - but who is it?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Infinite Sky and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
Infinite Sky features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Gritty Reads, Thrillers, Adventure Stories
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Infinite Sky was written by C. J. Flood and published by Simon & Schuster Childrens Books an imprint of Simon & Schuster Ltd
Infinite Sky has 282 pages
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