What Stars Are Made Of by Sarah Allen (English) Paperback Book

Description: What Stars Are Made Of by Sarah Allen An astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how its OK to be different."This is a brilliant book. I dont think Ive ever read anything like it." - NetGalley review"A celebration of difference, a masterclass of empathy - just a massive warm hug of a book!" - NetGalley review"I loved this book . . . A female Wonder." - NetGalley reviewLibby wants to be a scientist when she grows up, just like her hero, the underrated astronomer Cecilia Payne. Shed 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography 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 Sarahs debut novel. Review All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut. -- Donna Scanlon * Booklist *Allen, who herself has Turners syndrome, gracefully tackles heavy topics in her debut novel, including bullying and premature babies. Readers will empathize with spunky Libbys 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. * School Library Journal *In this assured debut, science whiz Libby Monroe shines when she selects Cecilia Payne, an astronomer who first determined the composition of stars, for an American History profile of someone excluded from the textbook . . . This witty novels heroine proves winning, whether or not she gains top prize. * Publishers Weekly * Promotional An astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how its OK to be different. Review Text All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut. Review Quote All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut. Promotional "Headline" An astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how its OK to be different. Details ISBN0241427967 Author Sarah Allen Year 2020 ISBN-10 0241427967 ISBN-13 9780241427965 Publication Date 2020-04-02 Audience Age 8-12 Format Paperback Imprint Puffin Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 288 DEWEY 813.6 Language English UK Release Date 2020-04-02 Narrator Andy Full Cast Illustrator Nancy Harrison Birth 1939 Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Position Department of Psychology Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Alternative 9780241427972 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2020-04-14 AU Release Date 2020-04-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127185354;

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