ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY

Bahni Turpin delivers a heartbreaking performance of this middle-grade story about grief and healing. On Sage's 13th birthday, her best friend is killed in a hit-and-run accident. Doing the best she can to process her trauma, Sage connects with others through group counseling. Turpin's performance treats the material with respect, which listeners will appreciate. The varied emotions of each group member show that grief has stages and involves different connections with different people. Sage's complex thoughts and memories illuminate how certain aspects of death are easier to accept, while other aspects are more difficult. But shining moments of hope break through in this short yet robust performance. G.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]