The Year We Fell From Space
The Year We Fell From Space
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019
Book Brief
272
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2019
Middle grade
9-12 years
580L
Super Short Summary
The Year We Fell From Space by A.S. King centers on 12-year-old Liberty Johansen navigating her parents' separation and the subsequent upheaval in her life. As Liberty grapples with family tension, school challenges, and personal growth, she finds solace in astronomy and a mysterious meteorite. Her journey towards self-empowerment reveals her resilience and capacity to communicate her feelings and shape her own future.
Contemplative
Emotional
Melancholic
Mysterious
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
1,505 ratings
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Review Roundup
A.S. King's The Year We Fell From Space is praised for its raw and honest depiction of mental health and family dynamics, capturing young readers with relatable struggles and celestial metaphors. Positive reviews highlight the empathetic storytelling and well-developed characters. However, some critique the narrative for its pacing and occasional heavy-handed themes.
Who Should Read The Year We Fell From Space?
A reader who enjoys The Year We Fell From Space by A.S. King is typically a young adult interested in themes of mental health, personal growth, and family dynamics. Fans of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell will appreciate the emotional depth and relatable characters.
1,505 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
272
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2019
Middle grade
9-12 years
580L
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