Same Stuff as Stars
Same Stuff as Stars
Same Stuff as Stars
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Description
Description
Her daddy is in jail, and her mother has abandoned Angel and her little brother, Bernie, at their great-grandmother's crumbling Vermont farmhouse. Grandma spends most of her time wrapped in a blanket by the wood stove.
There is one bright spot in Angel's world -- a mysterious stranger who teaches Angel all about the stars and planets and constellations. Carving out a new life proves harder than Angel ever imagined. But she feels a tiny spark of hope when she remembers what the stranger said -- that she is made of the same stuff as stars.
About the Author
About the Author
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A gently written tale of family caught in the most corrosive of situations, ...readers will recognize and root for Angel." Kirkus Reviews, Starred
5Q/5P "Paterson's deft characterization, her insight into the human soul, and her glorious prose make this book one to rejoice over." VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) "Paterson's beautiful words root the wonder of astronomy in gritty details of daily survival. This focused story evokes timeless tales." Booklist, ALA "Thanks to the fine talent of Paterson, children's literature has another memorable heroine." KLIATT "Those who love her work will celebrate; those who aren't familiar with it will have discovered a new star." Riverbank Review "Paterson's salt-of-the-earth style is in fine form here, making Angel's dilemma credible, and Angel herself a compelling and believable figure." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "...Magical book...takes place in the most unmagical...circumstances...complex story...about what it takes to be a good person." NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW New York Review of Books "Angel is an ultimately triumphant character." The HORN BOOK GUIDE, Pointer Review Horn Book Guide, Pointer --
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