Fire from the Sky by Moa Backe Åstot audiobook

Fire from the Sky

By Moa Backe Åstot
Translated by Eva Apelqvist
Read by Michael Crouch

Recorded Books, Inc. 9781646142484

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9798890595829

  • ISBN: 9798212909488

Runtime: 4.87 Hours
Category: Fiction
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

Summary

Summary

A Michael L. Printz Honor Book

One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2023

From twenty-three-year-old Sámi novelist and reindeer owner Moa Backe Åstot comes a queer coming-of-age story about heritage, family ties, and age-old commitments to the past.

Ánte’s life has been steeped in Sámi tradition. It is indisputable to him that he, an only child, will keep working with the reindeer. But there is something else too, something tugging at him. His feelings for his best friend Erik have changed, grown into something bigger.

Ánte is so aware of Erik and his body in relation to his own; everything he does matters so much. What would people say if they knew? And how does Erik feel?

Fire from the Sky will warm your heart as Ánte experiences the magical, soul-combusting feeling of first love.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“A rare and triumphant look at what it means for queerness to stay put, with all the messiness and pain that entails.” Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews)
“A superb account of one boy’s struggle to be himself…Much of Ante’s experience is universal, and empathic readers will hope urgently for his happiness.” Booklist (starred review)

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Reviews

Author

Author Bio: Moa Backe Åstot

Author Bio: Moa Backe Åstot

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Details

Details

Available Formats : Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 4.87
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English