Praise for the novels of Amanda Skenandore
The Undertaker’s Assistant
“Effie’s community of freedmen and Creoles in Reconstruction New Orleans is unforgettable. Skenandore’s second novel is recommended for readers who enjoy medical historical fiction reminiscent of Diane McKinney-Whetstone’s Lazaretto, and historical fiction with interpersonal drama.”
—Library Journal
“Readers who like complex characters amid a roiling historical setting will be fascinated by Effie’s quest.... Teen readers will empathize with a young woman’s search for identity and love.”
—Booklist
Between Earth and Sky
“Intensely emotional.... Skenandore’s deeply introspective and moving novel will appeal to readers of American history, particularly those interested in the dynamics behind the misguided efforts of white people to better the lives of Native Americans by forcing them to adopt white cultural mores.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A masterfully written novel about the heart-wrenching clash of two American cultures . . . a fresh and astonishing debut.”
—V. S. Alexander, author of The Magdalen Girls
“By describing its costs in human terms, the author shapes tension between whites and Native Americans into a touching story. The title of Skenandore’s debut could refer to reality and dreams, or to love and betrayal; all are present in this highly original novel.”
—Booklist
“A heartbreaking story about the destructive legacy of the forced assimilation of Native American children. Historical fiction readers and book discussion groups will find much to ponder here.”
—Library Journal