We Own the Sky

Have you ever felt like an outsider, desperate to belong? This story plunges you into the heart of that yearning, following two kids who find a dangerous sense of community in a place they should have run from. Are you ready to see how far someone will go for acceptance? You'll uncover the chilling true story of the 1920s Ku Klux Klan's rise in a small Maine town, seen through the eyes of two children on opposite sides of the conflict. Discover how easily fear and prejudice can be manipulated and witness the incredible courage it takes to stand up for what's right, even when it means standing alone.

Rodman Philbrick is the acclaimed author of Freak the Mighty, a modern classic of young adult literature that has sold millions of copies and been adapted into a major motion picture. For over thirty years, he has been a master storyteller, exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and courage. His own childhood experiences growing up in a small coastal town in New England, surrounded by hardworking families and colorful characters, deeply inform his authentic and heartfelt narratives, including the compelling world of We Own the Sky.