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Angel's dad is in jail and her mum's abandoned her and her little brother at their great-grandmother's crumbling farmhouse. Grandma can't even look after herself, let alone two children, so Angel finds that it's left up to her. In a dreary and lonely world there is only one bright spot - a mysterious stranger who appears on clear nights to teach Angel all about the stars. BLKatherine Paterson is an internationally acclaimed author who has won the Newbery Medal (twice), the National Book Award for Children's Literature (USA) twice, and the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award
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"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"
Book Description:
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"
Brand new novel from internationally acclaimed author
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- PublisherOUP DUMP LIST
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0198326416
- ISBN 13 9780198326410
- BindingPaperback
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