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Stella by Starlight
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This children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about resilience and courage in the face of adversity. Set in the segregated American South during the Great Depression, it follows a young girl's journey of self-discovery and her struggle for justice and equality. With evocative storytelling and rich historical context, it's a powerful tale of hope and determination.
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Sharon M. Draper presents “storytelling at its finest” (School Library Journal, starred review) in this New York Times bestselling Depression-era novel about a young girl who must learn to be brave in the face of violent prejudice when the Ku Klux Klan reappears in her segregated southern town.
Stella by Starlight follows the life of Stella, who lives in the segregated South—in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be precise. There are certain stores she can enter and others she cannot. Some people are quite pleasant, while others are decidedly not. To Stella, life is a balancing act, and it seems manageable. After all, the Klan hasn’t troubled them in years.
However, one late night, much later than she should be up, let alone outside, Stella and her little brother witness something they were never meant to see. It’s a sight that heralds change—unwelcome change by any measure. As Stella’s community and her world are thrown into turmoil, she makes the decision to fight back. Through her struggles, she learns that ashes don’t always mark an end.
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Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper is highly praised for its engaging storytelling and historical depth. Reviewers appreciate the book's ability to depict the struggles and resilience of a young girl living in the racially segregated South of the 1930s. They commend the author's rich character development and the delicate way she handles serious themes suitable for young readers. The narrative is both educational and moving, drawing readers into Stella's courageous journey.
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ISBN: 9781442494985
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Atheneum
Edition: Reprint
Illustration: f-c cvr (no spfx); uncoated stock; digital
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 247g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Sharon M. Draper is a New York Times bestselling author and recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. She has received the Coretta Scott King Award for both Copper Sun and Forged by Fire, and was most recently awarded the Charlotte Huck Award for Stella by Starlight. Her novel Out of My Mind has won multiple awards and was a New York Times bestseller for over three years. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. Visit her at SharonDraper.com.
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