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The Boy, the Wolf and the Stars

By Shivaun Plozza
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The Boy, the Wolf and the Stars by Shivaun Plozza is a magical adventure about Bo, a boy who, alongside a lone wolf, embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery of stars disappearing from the sky. Set in a world where people fear permanent darkness, Bo seeks to bring light back, discovering courage and friendship along the way. This enchanting story explores themes of bravery, hope, and the power of believing in oneself.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories filled with magic, mystery, and adventure. It offers a heartwarming journey that explores themes of friendship, courage, and the wonders of the night sky, making it a delightful read for young adventurers.

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The Boy, the Wolf and the Stars is a sweeping, timeless adventure, an introduction to a brilliant new world with the feel of an instant classic.

Every night, Ulv is cloaked in total Darkness—twelve hours ruled by the ravenous, clawing Shadow Creatures, beasts made of shadow and evil.

Young Bo is charged with a monumental task: freeing the land of its curse by returning the Stars to the sky. He must find three magical keys spread across the land—keys that will unlock the cage holding the wolf who ate the Stars.

But there's another motive, beyond saving Ulv. If Bo releases the Stars, he can make a wish of his own and maybe find the mother who left him behind...

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The Boy, the Wolf and the Stars by Shivaun Plozza is praised for its enchanting narrative and richly woven fantasy world. Readers appreciate the book's exploration of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery, set against a captivating backdrop that combines adventure and magic. The characters are noted for their depth and development, appealing to young readers and capturing their imaginations in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760893453

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fantasy General Fiction Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy Shivaun Plozza Young Adult

About the Author

Shivaun Plozza is an award-winning Children's and YA writer. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Frankie, was a CBCA Notable Book, shortlisted for the Inky Awards, Highly Commended at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards and won the YA category of the Davitt Awards. Her second novel, Tin Heart, was released in March 2018 - both of Shivaun's books have sold into multiple territories. Her short story 'The Point' is part of Where the Shoreline Used to Be, an anthology of YA fiction, and 'The Challenge' is part of the footy-themed collection for children Speccy-tacular AFL Stories. Other short works have appeared in various journals, magazines and anthologies. When she's not writing she works as an editor and manuscript assessor.

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