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What Stars Are Made Of
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An astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how it’s OK to be different. “I loved this book . . . A female ‘Wonder’.” – reader review “This is a brilliant book. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything like it.” – reader review “A celebration of difference, a masterclass of empathy – just a massive warm hug of a book!” – reader reviewLibby wants to be a scientist when she grows up, just like her hero, the underrated astronomer Cecilia Payne. She’d also do anything for her family – and when her beloved big sister Nonny is in trouble, Libby comes up with the perfect plan to help her, and at the same time remind the world what stars are made of.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.202 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1.8 × 12.9 × 19.8 cm |
| by | |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | |
| Pages | 288 |
| Publisher | |
| Year Published | 2020-4-2 |
| Imprint | |
| For Ages | 8-12 |
| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 0241427967 |
| About The Author | Sarah Allen has an MFA in creative writing from BYU and now lives in Seattle. She writes everything from articles to poetry to prose, and her superpower is speaking in fluent movie quotes. What Stars are Made of, into which she poured her own experience of Turner Syndrome, is Sarah's debut novel. |
All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut. |
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| Other text | Allen, who herself has Turner's syndrome, gracefully tackles heavy topics in her debut novel, including bullying and premature babies. Readers will empathize with spunky Libby's social stumbles and will root for her as she dares to dream big. A tender novel about love, loyalty, and finding yourself, this will win a place in many readers' hearts. An #OwnVoices novel that will be an important addition to any collection. |
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