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Ideal for middle-grade readers, especially those interested in graphic novels exploring identity, culture, family, and friendship. Perfect for fans of Stargazing and Pashmina, and young readers navigating bicultural experiences.
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See moreThe Farewell meets Nat Enough in this graphic novel about a Korean-American girl who makes an ill-fated wish to fit in and must grapple with the consequences when she returns to Korea to attend her grandmother's funeral.
A Sky of Paper Stars is a heartrending middle-grade graphic novel by Susie Yi about a girl's ill-fated wish to fit in, perfect for readers of Stargazing.
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A Sky of Paper Stars is a heartrending middle-grade graphic novel by Susie Yi about a girl's ill-fated wish to fit in, perfect for readers of Stargazing and Pashmina.
All Yuna wants is to belong. She wants to go to sleepovers, have a smartphone, and go to summer camp—just like her friends in middle school.
Furious at her Umma for never packing her a "normal" American lunch, they get into yet another fight. Out of options and miserable, Yuna remembers a legend that her grandma, Halmoni, told her. If you fold 1,000 paper stars, you will be granted one wish.
When she reaches 1,000 paper stars, Yuna wishes for her family to move back to Korea, where she can finally be normal. Seconds later: a knock at her door. It's her sister with devastating news. Halmoni has died, and they must go back to Korea to attend the funeral.
Yuna knows this is all her fault. As her guilt builds, her body begins to turn into paper. Yuna realises she must undo her wish and bring her Halmoni back—or turn into paper forever.
Wholly heartbreaking and with light touches of magic realism, A Sky of Paper Stars is a captivating graphic novel about identity, family, and the love that can bridge generations.
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A Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Pick
An ALA 2023 Best Graphic Novel for 5-6th Grade
2024-2025 Denny O'Neil Official Final Reading List
"Charming, heartfelt and a joy to read." – Michelle Mee Nutter, Eisner-nominated illustrator
"Heartbreakingly beautiful! A simple, poignant story brought to life with fresh storytelling." – Abigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author
"A heartfelt and magical journey about belonging and identity." – Remy Lai, award-winning author
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ISBN: 9781250843890
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Susie Yi
- Illustrated by Susie Yi
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 147.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 414g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Susie Yi is a Korean American author-illustrator. She debuted her children's graphic novel career with the series Cat & Cat Adventures, published by HarperAlley, based on her beloved webcomic Cat & Cat Comics. She currently lives in sunny southern California with her two cats Mickey and Minnie. susieyi.com
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