But that’s because it is super popular right now, not because it is a middle grade. I am hoping to read the Nevermoor trilogy by Jessica Townsend soon. RATED ON GOODREADS – 4.41 of 5 Initial Thoughts GENRE – middle grade, contemporary, #ownvoices If you click to purchase the item, I earn a little commission, but you don’t pay any extra.What Stars Are Made Of by Sarah Allen – Book Details * Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. What Stars Are Made Of is a book for anybody and everybody it is simply brilliant.”īUY THE BOOK AT A GREAT DISCOUNT AT BOOKTOPIA I loved this book so much because the main character, Libby, is so strong and sure of herself, and she doesn’t let having Turner Syndrome stop her from achieving her dreams. It is a gorgeous story of family, friendship, and believing in yourself. “Recently for my birthday I received a beautiful book called What Stars Are Made Of. Buy it for your daughter and read it yourself so you can enjoy it together. You will fall in love with Libby who is a young brave, intelligent girl who wants to change the world. What Stars Are Made Of is a book about identity, what makes us unique and how “all you need to change your world is YOU.” The chapters are short, which makes it an easy read, but it is packed with powerful messages of resilience, loyalty and persistence. It tackles topics like bullying, failure and premature babies with wisdom and sensitivity. When Libby’s older sister becomes pregnant, she worries that there may be something wrong with her niece. She has a keen interest in STEM and the remarkable work of Ceclia Payne, a scientist who discovered what stars are made of. Libby is kind-hearted, curious and immediately loveable. This book is a celebration of difference, and a masterclass of empathy. Libby faces many challenges, but she doesn’t let any of them hold her back. She considers the library “her best friend”, until new girl Talia Latu moves to Colorado. Some elements of her condition, such as the fact that she wears hearing aids, make forming friendships difficult.

Like the author, 12-year-old Libby Monroe has Turner Syndrome, which means she has a single X chromosome, her heart is “three sizes too big,” and she looks different from her classmates. She has a brilliant outlook on life and is both vulnerable and brave, and sensitive and savvy. I could not adore the main character, Libby, more. The characters in this book are refreshsingly real and relatable. What Stars Are Made Of is a moving story about family, friendship and how it’s OK to be different. I like to read some of the books she is reading and I am so glad I read this one.

I bought it for my 11-year-old daughter and she devoured it in a day. There is a lot to love about “What Stars Are Made Of” by Sarah Allen.

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