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What Stars Are Made Of

What Stars Are Made Of

Published in
2020
4.33
on Goodreads (953)

Description

Twelve-year-old Libby Monroe is great at science, being optimistic, and talking to her famous, accomplished friends (okay, maybe that last one is only in her head). She’s not great at playing piano, sitting still, or figuring out how to say the right thing at the right time in real life. Libby was born with Turner Syndrome, and that makes some things hard. But she has lots of people who love her, and that makes her pretty lucky. When her big sister Nonny tells her she’s pregnant, Libby is thrilled—but worried. Nonny and her husband are in a financial black hole, and Libby knows that babies aren’t always born healthy. So she strikes a deal with the universe: She’ll enter a contest with a project about Cecelia Payne, the first person to discover what stars are made of. If she wins the grand prize and gives all that money to Nonny’s family, then the baby will be perfect. Does she have what it takes to care for the sister that has always cared for her? And what will it take for the universe to notice?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
208 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Inspiring story
  • Educational content about Turner syndrome
  • Strong portrayal of family bonds
  • Positive messages about perseverance and acceptance