All the Blues in the Sky

Reviews / Votes

If you're looking for a story that offers hope in the midst of grief and shines a light on the road back to joy, look no further. All the Blues in the Sky is a gift. * Nikki Grimes, bestselling and award-winning author of GARVEY IN THE DARK and A WALK IN THE WOODS * Watson has crafted an achingly beautiful novel that masterfully captures the realities of loss. A heartfelt portrait of the complexities of grief and the indomitable human spirit. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review * A phenomenal and realistic portrayal of a teenager experiencing the loss of a loved one for the first time. A must for all middle-grade collections. * Booklist, starred review * A poignant story for all and a valuable resource for those experiencing grief and loss. * Horn Book, starred review * A deeply affecting window into healing that skillfully manages to be both heartbreaking yet full of hope. * Shelf Awareness, starred review * Brief yet poignant vignettes drive home the immediacy of grief as well as the importance of remaining attune to one's emotions in this tender and heartbreaking interpretation of loss. * Publishers Weekly * Watson doesn't hold back in depicting the wrenching heartache of a beloved life lost too soon, but she also brings her young readers to a powerful realization: that although loss is inevitable, we can all do our best to love as well and fiercely as we can, for as long as we can. * Bookpage * Earnest, cutting, accessible. * BCCB *