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John Smith is as average as his name. But he wants to excel at something, like his big brother, the ""super achiever"". So, when John discovers he really wants to fly airplanes, he takes steps toward earning enough money to attend ground flight school. Since his parents are unconvinced, and even unsupportive, John takes on two part-time jobs. He doesn't know that he'll soon have to struggle with friends who let him down, a physical injury, and two girls hinting at romance. And one of those girls has a jealous boyfriend who is out to get him.

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REACH FOR THE CLOUDS is the story of one focused and committed teen who is determined to, literally, fly through the clouds. The plot is easy to follow, while still having a reasonable number of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. Even though John struggles to gain his parents' approval to fly, his quirks and struggles are extraordinarily relatable. The authors force the reader to stare in the mirror, to see the fears and embarrassments that hold us back on a daily basis. The suspense kept me hooked throughout. The characters had interesting flaws and contrasting personalities. Each felt like someone you could meet walking down the street. The novel's themes of friendship, fear of failure, self-doubt, perseverance, and the importance of doing what is right will resonate with readers of all ages and make Reach for the Clouds a true gem of young adult literature. I'd recommend it to all! Dr. Scout Cloud Lee, Author, Corporate Coach, and Finalist on Survivor Vanuatu As all dreamers have experienced, dreams can quickly become nightmares. In Reach for the Clouds disappointment appears endlessly around every corner, as well as emotional entanglements. As John finally realizes his dream, you'll find yourself engaged and asking for more. Salome L. Vaughn, award winning poet

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Barbara Shepherd is an award-winning writer, poet, and artist. Published books include: Children's picture book - The Potbelly Pig Promise, YA novel - Reach for the Clouds, historical novel set in 1830s Texas - River Bend, cookbook - Vittles and Vignettes, and poetry chapbook - Patchwork Skin. Her short stage play - Night of Terror has been performed in the round twice. Her work also appears in anthologies, literary journals, magazines, and cookbooks. A suspense, a western, and a YA mystery are novels in process. Making quilts and creating new recipes keeps this mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother busy. Food and quilts often show up in her stories. Shelley Anne Richter is an award-winning songwriter, playwright, and poet. She's an author of children's books, inspirational articles for senior adults, and co-produced an award-winning documentary. Shelley has been blissfully single for 72 years, but says she recently celebrated her 61st ""wedding anniversary"" to her writing ""groom.""

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