The when the sky fell in

"He lost everything—but never stopped searching for home." Jalen was just nine years old when the world he knew collapsed. One moment he was sitting in a summer school classroom, the next he was being pulled into a system that would test every piece of him-his strength, his hope, his will to survive. From the cold walls of shelters to the locked doors of abusive foster homes, Jalen's story is one of heartbreak, survival, and quiet courage. As he fights to stay connected to his siblings and dreams of returning to his father, Jalen learns how to endure the unthinkable—and how to reclaim his voice in a world that tried to silence it. Told through the eyes of a boy forced to grow up too soon, When the Sky Fell In is a searing and deeply personal journey through trauma, loss, and the long road to healing. Raw, honest, and unforgettable, this novel will break your heart-and put it back together again Read more