Beneath the Blushing Sky
About
Set in 1965, this coming-of-age story follows the freshman year of basketball player Lee Rollins, a shy and intelligent boy who is taken in by the romantic intrigue of three popular girls. His world is further rocked when his closest teammate is sent away for delinquent behavior. Lee's realization that friendships can be forged with girls as well as boys helps him survive his turbulent year and step more boldly into the shadow of his absent friend.
Praise for this book
“With lyrical insight and emotional precision, Beneath the Blushing Sky captures the raw edges of adolescence in 1965—where friendship, heartbreak, and fleeting moments of beauty collide on and off the court. Gary McIlroy crafts a vivid coming-of-age tale that glows with humor, heart, and the kind of honesty that lingers long after the final page.”