Blue Skies

I absolutely picked this book up for the cover and for the cover alone. Later glancing at the synopsis, I was excited to see it's a historical novel.    Glory Bea is certain that she is due for a miracle. She's seen them happen and firmly believes she's capable of making one happen for herself and her family after her father is ‘lost' to the war. Now that it's ended, she is certain her father will triumphantly return home. Miracles take time, that's all.    I appreciate how the book presents themes of grief and change to a middle grade audience. That said, the storytelling/voice is also very much geared toward kids which I struggled with as an adult. Absolutely a me issue. I think this is a great book for ages 10-12.