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''Dear Blue Sky'' is a 2012 American novel written by Mary Sullivan, the receiver of a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award and a St. Botolph Club Foundation Award. The cover photography of the second edition is by Shutterstock. The story is split into short chapters, and told in the perspective of Cassie, an American girl whose brother volunteered to fight in the Iraq War. This book is recommended for ages 10 and up. ''Dear Blue Sky'' has been nominated for the Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award. == Plot == The story begins the Saturday before Cassie's brother, Sef, leaves for Iraq. After a party, Sef leaves the following day. The family falls apart: Cassie is lost in memories, their mother is severely frightened, Cassie's sister Van is drinking alcohol, and Cassie's little brother, Jack, misses Sef greatly. During a school project, Cassie coincidentally sees the blog of a 13-year-old Iraqi girl nicknamed Blue Sky. Blue Sky describes life in Iraq during the war from her perspective. She explains the environment and the casualties, and expresses her feelings and opinions. Cassie begins to question her own thoughts about the war. Cassie and Blue Sky become pen pals and write to each other via email, gradually learning more about life in another part of the world. One day, Jack gets beaten up by the neighbors' son, Ben. Ben threatens that if Jack says anything, Sef will not come home. Jack stops speaking to everyone. Cassie learns to be the courageous "Supergirl" Blue Sky is. Unfortunately, Blue Sky has to leave home and move to another country: because her father works for the U.S as a translator, Blue Sky's whole family is in danger. Soon, the next time Sef calls, Jack starts talking again. However, Sef explains to Cassie that he has to extend his term in Iraq in the next email. The story ends with Van, Jack, and Cassie playing happily at the beach. The fate of Sef is unknown. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dear Blue Sky」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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