The Same Stuff as Stars - Hardcover

Paterson, Katherine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618247440 ISBN 13: 9780618247448

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade), 2002

Synopsis

When Angel's self-absorbed mother leaves her and her younger brother with their poor great-grandmother, the eleven-year-old girl worries not only about her mother, her brother, her imprisoned father, and the frail old woman, but also about a mysterious man who begins sharing with her the wonder of the stars.

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Review:

"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:

Brand new novel from internationally acclaimed author

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0618247440
• ISBN 13: 9780618247448
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256