Connect the Stars - Softcover

De Los Santos, Marisa; Teague, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 006227466X ISBN 13: 9780062274663

Publisher: HarperColl, 2016

Synopsis

Acclaimed author duo Marisa de los Santos and David Tague return with a heartwarming middle grade adventure about two misfits discovering the importance of just being themselves, perfect for fans of Counting By 7’s and Hello Universe.  

When thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Audrey meet at a wilderness camp in the desert, they think their quirks are enough to prevent them from ever having friends. But as they trek through the challenging and unforgiving landscape, they learn that they each have what it takes to make the other whole.

Luminous and clever, Connect the Stars takes on some hefty topics of the day—bullying, understanding where you fit in, and learning to live with physical and mental challenges—all in a joyous adventure kids will love!

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Review:

“de los Santos and Teague again make big philosophical questions approachable and meaningful, creating a poignant novel that grapples with the variety of struggles people face and the beauty of embracing life and friendship anyway.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

Praise for CONNECT THE STARS: A “funny and profound novel.” (Booklist)

Praise for CONNECT THE STARS: “A satisfying read that strikes a good balance between emotional highs and page–turning adventure.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Praise for SAVING LUCAS BIGGS: “This book is hard to put down! Vivid and memorable, SAVING LUCAS BIGGS casts a captivating spell that will keep you turning pages. A heartfelt yarn of family, friendship, and homespun time–travel magic.” (Ingrid Law, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of SAVVY)

Praise for SAVING LUCAS BIGGS: “A riveting time–travel adventure. Strong storytelling, suspense, lyrical writing, high drama, weighty matters made accessible and a bit of humor add up to a terrific and heartwarming read.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

Praise for SAVING LUCAS BIGGS: “The authors weave a tale of justice and family bonds with threads of historical fiction accented with the fantastical physics of time travel.” (School Library Journal (starred review))

Praise for SAVING LUCAS BIGGS: “De los Santos and Teague craft a gentle, quiet sci-fi story where the focus is...love, nonviolence, and social justice. Give this one to readers who like stories about family, doing the right thing, and standing up to those who don’t.” (Booklist)

Praise for SAVING LUCAS BIGGS: “The authors’ graceful use of language and fearless exploration of a more spiritual dimension simultaneously comfort and challenge readers, encouraging deep thoughts. This novel makes a good companion for armchair time travelers and budding philosophers alike.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

From the Back Cover:

Audrey Alcott knows when someone is lying. Every time. Every lie. This ability has made middle school miserable, but when her best friend betrays her, Audrey hits her breaking point. Her parents hope a summer away will change her mind, but Audrey is ready to give up on people entirely.

Aaron Archer is the equivalent of a walking encyclopedia. Anything he's ever read or heard gets filed away in his brain, word for word. But while he can recite all the facts and figures, he's not always sure how to put the pieces together. When an ill-thought-out scheme gets him into trouble at school, Aaron's parents decide to send him someplace where he can't rely on facts alone.

Audrey and Aaron end up at the same wilderness camp--a six-week intensive trek through the desert led by a former football player turned rugged outdoorsman with a chip on his shoulder. When the unthinkable happens, it'll take everything Audrey and Aaron have got to survive. And somewhere along the way, Audrey and Aaron begin to see that sometimes facts don't tell the whole story . . . and sometimes, to find the truth, you have to look beyond the lies.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperColl
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 006227466X
• ISBN 13: 9780062274663
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368