A Glasshouse of Stars
Discovering friendship and magic in a new world
Shirley Marr author Elisa Paganelli illustrator Kathrin Honesta illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published:10th Jun '21
Should be back in stock very soon
Meixing Lim's journey in A Glasshouse of Stars reveals the transformative power of friendship amidst challenges and the magic of dreaming.
In A Glasshouse of Stars, Meixing Lim and her family embark on a journey to the New Land, hoping for a fresh start. However, the new environment is overwhelming, filled with unfamiliar sights and sounds that make her feel lost. The family's ever-changing home adds to her confusion, and at school, she struggles to connect with her peers. Yet, amidst the chaos, Meixing discovers a magical glasshouse that becomes her sanctuary. Here, she encounters a peculiar black-and-white cat that inspires her to dream and escape the challenges of her new life.
As Meixing navigates her new reality, her world takes a turn for the worse, leading her to face unimaginable difficulties. In this moment of despair, she finds solace in two unexpected friendships. Together, they learn the power of bravery and support, discovering that even in the darkest times, friendship can illuminate their lives. Through their shared experiences, the trio learns to make the stars shine brighter, turning their struggles into a journey of hope and resilience.
A Glasshouse of Stars is a poignant tale inspired by the author's own childhood, weaving together themes of friendship, kindness, and love. The narrative captures the essence of growing up in a new place, blending magical elements with heartfelt emotions. Readers are invited to experience the beauty of connection and the strength that comes from facing challenges together.
[A] heartfelt novel * The Telegraph *
[A Glasshouse of Stars] is full of ghosts, expanding houses and how unexpected friends and the kindness of strangers can make all the difference. * The Observer *
A Glasshouse of Stars is heart-twisting and hopeful, bursting with big feelings and gentle magic. This is a special book from a powerful, compassionate new voice in children's literature, destined to be read and loved for generations and held close in many hearts (including mine).
* Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series *A rare and beautiful masterpiece; deeply heartfelt, dreamily magical, and glitteringly hopeful. I adored it! * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *
This book is beautiful and tender with a voice every immigrant child will recognize. * Kereen Getten, author of When Life Gives You Mangoes *
A wonderfully powerful tale of finding a place to call home. Shirley Marr tackles issues such as racism and being a young carer with tact and grace. * Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths *
An exceptionally beautiful and lyrical debut * The Bookseller *
- Nominated for The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2022 (UK)
ISBN: 9781474991087
Dimensions: 200mm x 144mm x 19mm
Weight: 240g
272 pages