***SKIES OVER SWEETWATER has been nominated for the Amelia Bloomer reading list. The list will be announced February 2009.*** 

SKIES OVER SWEETWATER is a selection of:

  • THE CHILDREN'S BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB
  • THE LITERARY GUILD
  • CROSSINGS BOOK CLUB
  • THE QUALITY PAPERBACK BOOK CLUB

 

Writer Moberg's novel is filled with complex characters, a richly detailed landscape and plenty of action. A stirring read for for booklovers of all ages.

-Midwest Book Review 

 

The story is compelling, and it sheds light on a little-known piece of American history. It should serve as an inspiration to anyone who dreams of doing the unconventional.

-School Library Journal (May 2008 issue)

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 An inspiring potrayal of America's first military-trained female pilots, bringing this often forgotten part of history to light and showing that men were not the only ones risking their lives during World War II.

-BookPage (August 2008 issue)

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Full of strong, courageous heroines and nail-biting aerial thrills, "Skies Over Sweetwater" is well researched and exciting.

-Curriculum Connections Magazine (October 2008 issue)

 

Moberg has done solid research, crafting a believable story that realistically highlights a little-known segment of history. Easy to read, a very manageable length, "Skies Over Sweetwater" is a great story both in and out of the classroom, perfect for the dreaming days of summer that lie ahead.

-The Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY)

 

My thanks to [Julia] for writing about the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II.

-Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States of America

 

"Skies Over Sweetwater" was tremendously interesting. I'd recommend the younger generation read this book. It's an adventure and that's always facinating for young people. I feel honored that Julia Moberg took the time to research and write "Skies Over Sweetwater".

-WASP Elinore Owen Pyle, 43-4

 

Julia Moberg's "Skies Over Sweetwater" is an extraordinary tale of friendship, loyalty and heroism. A coming-of-age story about the serendipity that occurs when we reach deep down and find the courage to follow our dreams. This is an exciting novel and Moberg's writing is reminiscent of Harper Lee's tender, yet powerful, narration in "To Kill a Mockingbird". This is an auspicious debut from a writer with a very bright future.

-Gary Jansen, Executive Editor, Quality Paperback Book Club

 

I am delighted to offer "Skies Over Sweetwater" in the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club. It is exceptionally well written and full of adventure, putting the reader in the middle of each scene. I am watching intently for this book to become a bestseller soon.

-Desmond Campbell, Editor, Children's Book-of-the-Month Club

 

"Skies Over Sweetwater" was very educational and extremely hard to put down. The author kept you clinging onto every last word. I was sorry when the book ended.

-Kiersten B., age 11

 

I was fascinated to learn about these women pilots and the challenges they faced, and I was inspired by their courage. This is a story for anyone who's ever had a dream, who's ever had a friend, and who's ever wanted to make a difference. I was engrossed from the first page.

-Melissa Browne, College English Instructor

 

"Skies Over Sweetwater" is an intriguing novel, reminds me of that movie, "A League of Their Own." A part of history I never knew of and so valuable in our library to have that part of history put into such an accessible text—accessible across ages and genders too, a rare find.

-Carol McCoy, Youth Services Librarian