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Star for a Day

Paperback

A warm and wise tale about the unique challenges of pre-teen life from a master of the genre.

Lucy has lived her entire life in her sister's shadow – Lola is always the centre of attention and constantly in need of new clothes for a party or kit for her dancing, meaning Lucy often goes without. But when a talent show comes to town, an unlikely ally helps Lucy step into the spotlight for once. Will Lucy discover her own star quality?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-1-78112-933-3

Interest age

7+

Reading age

7

Publication Date

15-02-2020

Format

Paperback

Pages

72 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

A warm and wise tale about the unique challenges of pre-teen life from a master of the genre.

Lucy has lived her entire life in her sister's shadow – Lola is always the centre of attention and constantly in need of new clothes for a party or kit for her dancing, meaning Lucy often goes without. But when a talent show comes to town, an unlikely ally helps Lucy step into the spotlight for once. Will Lucy discover her own star quality?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Author

Jean Ure, Illustrated by Charlie Alder

Jean Ure had her first novel published when she was only 16 years old and has been writing ever since. Jean specialises in books for young girls that deal with real issues in a warm and insightful way to allow even the most reluctant reader to engage. She lives in a house in London with many rescue animals and enjoys music, books and going for long walks through the fields.

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-1-78112-933-3

Reading age

7

Interest age

7+

Publication Date

15-02-2020

Format

Paperback

Pages

72 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

A warm and wise tale about the unique challenges of pre-teen life from a master of the genre.

Lucy has lived her entire life in her sister's shadow – Lola is always the centre of attention and constantly in need of new clothes for a party or kit for her dancing, meaning Lucy often goes without. But when a talent show comes to town, an unlikely ally helps Lucy step into the spotlight for once. Will Lucy discover her own star quality?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Author

Jean Ure, Illustrated by Charlie Alder

Jean Ure had her first novel published when she was only 16 years old and has been writing ever since. Jean specialises in books for young girls that deal with real issues in a warm and insightful way to allow even the most reluctant reader to engage. She lives in a house in London with many rescue animals and enjoys music, books and going for long walks through the fields.

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