num_pages: 224
description: It's the early 1960s and Frannie has never given much thought to the color of her skinuntil an African-American girl named Celeste moves to town. At first Frannie ignores Celeste then the two girls are chosen to be in a special vocal ensemble and they find themselves becoming friends. But others are not so quick to accept the idea of racial integration and Frannie discovers a dark secret from the town's past that threatens her friendship with Celeste.
language: English
title: The Starplace
publisher: Puffin