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Skyward
Young adult science fiction
Skyward
Book 1 of the Skyward series
Spensa dreams of becoming a pilot and defending humanity's last settlement, but her father's reputation as a coward makes flight school determined to reject her. She discovers a damaged starfighter and an eccentric artificial intelligence that may give her a chance to prove herself. Training with a squadron turns rivalry into loyalty while alien attacks expose mysteries about Spensa's father and her own abilities. Fast and heartfelt, this science-fiction adventure suits readers who enjoy underdog pilots, found teams, aerial combat, sarcastic machines, and heroines confronting the difference between courage and reputation.
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Frequent aerial combat and war violence; deaths of pilots and family members; explosions and life-threatening crashes; bullying; grief and trauma; frightening alien threats
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Amherst Meadow Tea
A fragrant cup of tea suits an unhurried afternoon between the pages.
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Midnight Porter
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Dark, toasty richness suits an unhurried afternoon between the pages.
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- 12 oz Porter
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