Eric Smith is the author of
The Geek’s Guide to Dating and
Inked. One of five YA reads for fans of the Wild West that he tagged at the B&N Teen blog:
Under a Painted Sky, by Stacey Lee
A powerful friendship on the open trail is at the heart of Stacey Lee’s beautiful debut novel, with a diverse cast of characters on a heart-wrenching adventure. There’s Samantha, who abandons her dream and flees for her life with a runaway slave, Annamae. Disguised as boys, the two push forward, wrestling with their past as they search for a future. From the romance to the humor to the heart, there’s something for everyone in this debut, and I seriously can’t wait to read more historic YA from Lee. Outrun the Moon is due out in May, and I’d like it right now, please.
Read about
the other entries on the list.
Under a Painted Sky is among
Nicole Hill's five top historical YA novels about adventurous and independent-minded women,
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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