By Deborah A. Campbell (author)
"A magical story of friendship and building confidence."
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An accident in a dress rehearsal sends Twelve year-old Anya running off stage and takes the reader back to when she first meets Seren. Anya moves to a new school and during one night stargazing with her parents wishes for a friend. The next day she rescues a strange pink-haired girl from a hedge who then acts as a catalyst for change as opening night arrives.
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes is an entertaining friendship story. I particularly liked the nuances that were included in the story. That Seren was able to be friends with everyone, but that was difficult for Anya to manage as she watched Seren befriend her bullies. It showed the complexity of relationships which I think added depth to the story.
I also liked that though the story is set up for Seren to be the friend that Anya had wished for, there was someone else better suited. It helped remove the pitfall in some more magical stories of what happens after the end, if the magical character is to leave and makes it more of an believable story for young readers by removing the reliance on magic.
In all this is an easy to read, funny and heartwarming read about building up confidence, finding your voice and building friendships.
Be careful what you wish for because it might come true.
Anya is having a hard time at her new school and having a name like hers really doesn’t help. After wishing on a shooting star, life is about to change for her. Not only has she found a mysterious girl under a blackberry bush, but she’s landed with a part in the school play.
Who is the strange girl? And can she help Anya find the courage she needs to perform on stage in front of the school?
A finalist in the Page Turner Awards, The Girl With Stars In Her Eyes is a story of friendship and having the courage to shine.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Girl With Stars In Her Eyes and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Girl With Stars In Her Eyes features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Indie Author Books , Indie Books We Love, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, School Stories, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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The Girl With Stars In Her Eyes was written by Deborah A. Campbell and published by Independently published
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