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    A Glasshouse of Stars

    By Shirley Marr

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    Meixing Lim and her family have arrived in the New Land to begin a New Life. Everything is scary and different. Their ever-changing house is confusing and she finds it hard to understand the other children at school. Yet in her magical glasshouse, with a strange black and white cat, Meixing finds a place to dream.

    But then Meixing's life comes crashing down in unimaginable ways. Only her two new and unexpected friends can help. By being brave together, they will learn how to make the stars shine brighter.

    A Glasshouse of Stars is based on the author's childhood and beautifully illustrates the importance of friendship, kindness and love.

    "Heart-twisting and hopeful, bursting with big feelings and gentle magic." Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUsborne Publishing Ltd
    Release dateJun 10, 2021
    ISBN9781801312325
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    Shirley Marr

    Shirley Marr is the author of Little Jiang, Fury, Preloved, A Glasshouse of Stars, All Four Quarters of the Moon, and Countdown to Yesterday. Shirley lives in Perth, Australia, with her family. Learn more at ShirleyMarr.net.

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    • 4/5
      Winner of the 2022 CBCA's Book of the Year for Younger Readers, "A Glasshouse of Stars" was a sweet read. Meixing and her family have recently moved to Australia and are finding it difficult to fit in. Everything is different and not having a strong grasp of the new language makes communication with others almost impossible.The author did a wonderful job capturing the fear, confusion, anger and loneliness faced by many new immigrants. However, my biggest 'issue' was the second-person point of view. I didn't think it was necessary and it took some time to get used to. I think younger readers will struggle with this aspect. Overall, however, "A Glasshouse of Stars" was a gentle, magical read that many will enjoy.