The central concept of the Girl Who Fell From the Sky is racism, and the experiences of society that are influenced by race. Rachel, the protagonist, has difficulty identifying with one race, and experiences harassment from both sides. She struggles to create her own, unique image when she has no parents to influence her values. What is it that makes Rachel an outcast in society? What prompted the incident that caused Rachel's family to fall apart? And what does the concept of a single story have to do with this all?
"I learn that black people don't have blue eyes. I learn that I am black. I have blue eyes." (p. 10)
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