The Same Stuff as Stars

Angel has been abandoned; suddenly she’s in charge – not just of her little brother, but of her stubborn great-grandma too. In a dreary and lonely world there is only one bright spot – a mysterious stranger who appears on clear nights to teach Angel all about the stars.

family, responsibility, coming of age, friendship, cultural differences

Teaching

* Strong character development with opportunity for drama activities
* Rich in language work, especially American English
* Skilled use of tension and suspense links to chapters and drives plot
* Strong but subtle development of major themes

Recommended for students in Years 7 and 8