Her country is at war. Terrorists strike at random, widespread rationing is in effect, and the power grid is down. But thirteen-year-old Sky Brightman is remarkably untouched by it all. She lives in a peaceful haven, off the grid on sixty beautiful acres of New Mexico ranch land, with a loving family, three horses, and an elderly dog who gives her gifts. No TV or internet brings disturbing news into their little adobe home.

Then a string of mysterious arrests begin and her new friend Kareem becomes a target. Sky is finally forced to confront the world in all its complexity. Summoning her considerable
courage and ingenuity, she takes a stand against injustice. With humor, hope, and fierce determination, she sets out to change the world.

"In this provocative title, award-winning author Stanley asks young readers to consider what courage might look like in an America under psychological and physical siege . . . To categorize this novel as science fiction would be wishful thinking, and parallels
to our contemporary times appear on every page . . . Readers will have much to discuss after finishing this beautifully written, disturbing book." --Starred review, Booklist

"This page-turner subtly builds an all-too-believable near future, sowing
just enough clues to keep readers informed and rarely descending into
blunt exposition. It skillfully captures the irrational fear of a public
under siege while giving kids a modern-day, almost-just-like-them
female hero who champions hope. Inspiring." --Kirkus