description: 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 differencesTeaching * 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 themesRecommended for students in Years 7 and 8
language: English
title: The Same Stuff as Stars
titlecomplete: The Same Stuff as Stars
genres: Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction, Coming Of Age, Chapter Books, Childrens, Juvenile, Young Adult, Poverty, Family, Fiction
ratings_count: 1952
places: Vermont
awards: awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Jane Addams Children's Book Award
category: Older Children, awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature
publisher: OUP DUMP LIST