What Stars Are Made Of by Sarah Allen (English) Paperback Book

Description: What Stars Are Made Of by Sarah Allen A novel about a young girl with Turner Syndrome who is determined to win a science contest and give the prize money to her big sister, all while surviving school with a unique set of challenges. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Libby was born with a heart three sizes too big. She takes daily shots, cant do monkey bars, and doesnt always read social cues. But having Turner Syndrome doesnt mean she cant be a scientist when she grows up. Besides her big sister Nonny, Libbys hero is astronomer Cecilia Payne, who discovered what stars are made of. When Nonny comes home to stay and tells Libby that she and her husband Thomas are having a baby, Libby knows what to do: Shell make Cecilia Payne the subject of her entry into a contest, and give all the first-place prize money-twenty-five thousand dollars!-to Nonnys growing family. But itll take more tenacity than shes ever needed to help take care of the sister who has always taken care of her, all while navigating middle school with a unique set of challenges. Author Biography Sarah Allen has been published in the Evansville Review, Allegory, and on WritersDigest.com. She has an MFA from Brigham Young University. Like Libby, she was born with Turner Syndrome. What Stars are Made Of is her first novel. Review "In her stunning debut middle grade novel, Allen, who was also born with Turner syndrome, explores themes of family loyalty and personal resilience and resolve, wrapping them up in a clever story of science, how the universe works and how stars can truly guide the way. What Stars Are Made Of is a tender portrait of a compassionate heroine trying to make things right in her universe and in the lives of the people she loves. Allen is a remarkable new voice in childrens fiction." --BookPage, starred review "Libbys sparkling first-person narrative is directed straight at the reader, and her optimism is infectious. . .All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut." --Booklist "In this assured debut, science whiz Libby Monroe shines. . .Allen deftly sketches the dynamics of Libbys close-knit family, conveying Libbys anxiety when her older sister Nonnys pregnancy develops complications. . .This witty novels heroine proves winning, whether or not she gains top prize." --Publishers Weekly "Readers will empathize with spunky Libbys social stumbles and will root for her as she dares to dream big. A tender novel about love, loyalty, and finding yourself, this will win a place in many readers hearts. . .An #OwnVoices novel that will be an important addition to any collection." --School Library Journal Promotional A middle-grade novel about a young girl with Turner Syndrome who is determined to win a science contest and give the prize money to her big sister, all while surviving middle school with a unique set of challenges. Review Quote "In her stunning debut middle grade novel, Allen, who was also born with Turner syndrome, explores themes of family loyalty and personal resilience and resolve, wrapping them up in a clever story of science, how the universe works and how stars can truly guide the way. What Stars Are Made Of is a tender portrait of a compassionate heroine trying to make things right in her universe and in the lives of the people she loves. Allen is a remarkable new voice in childrens fiction." -- BookPage, starred review "Libbys sparkling first-person narrative is directed straight at the reader, and her optimism is infectious. . .All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut." -- Booklist "In this assured debut, science whiz Libby Monroe shines. . .Allen deftly sketches the dynamics of Libbys close-knit family, conveying Libbys anxiety when her older sister Nonnys pregnancy develops complications. . .This witty novels heroine proves winning, whether or not she gains top prize." -- Publishers Weekly "Readers will empathize with spunky Libbys social stumbles and will root for her as she dares to dream big. A tender novel about love, loyalty, and finding yourself, this will win a place in many readers hearts. . .An #OwnVoices novel that will be an important addition to any collection." -- School Library Journal Promotional "Headline" A middle-grade novel about a young girl with Turner Syndrome who is determined to win a science contest and give the prize money to her big sister, all while surviving middle school with a unique set of challenges. Details ISBN1250763290 Author Sarah Allen Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1250763290 ISBN-13 9781250763297 Format Paperback Pages 320 Imprint Square Fish Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2021-03-30 AU Release Date 2021-05-24 NZ Release Date 2021-05-24 Audience Age 10 Publisher Palgrave USA Publication Date 2021-04-01 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2021-04-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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