At the BN Teen Blog Nicole Hill tagged five top historical YA novels about adventurous and independent-minded women, including:
Under a Painted Sky, by Stacey Lee
The drama in Under a Painted Sky works precisely because of its protagonists: two girls on the fringes of 19th-century American society. There’s Samantha, a 15-year-old Chinese American who wants nothing more than to pursue a music career. And then there’s Annamae, a 16-year-old runaway slave who longs for freedom. Together, they shed their unwelcome pasts on the Oregon Trail, disguising themselves as boys for safety and making some unexpected allies. It’s a striking tale of adventure, danger, and survival.
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the other entries on the list.
Under a Painted Sky is among
John Hansen's ten must-read YA novels you've probably never heard of,
Sarah Skilton's top six YA books featuring cross-cultural friendships, and
Dahlia Adler's seven top YA novels about best friendship.
My Book, The Movie: Under a Painted Sky.
--Marshal Zeringue
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