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Starling

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Starling by Isabel Strychacz is a captivating children's book that weaves a tale of adventure and self-discovery. It follows the mysterious arrival of a girl named Starling in a small town, where her presence brings an enigmatic charm and prompts the residents to confront their own secrets and desires. As friendships blossom and mysteries unfold, the story explores themes of belonging and identity.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this engaging children's story if you love tales filled with mystery and magic. The author weaves a captivating narrative that explores themes of friendship, identity, and adventure. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate a blend of fantasy and real-world challenges.

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Edward Scissorhands meets When the Moon Was Ours in this “darkly whimsical…engrossing” (Kirkus Reviews) novel about two teen sisters who fight to protect the mysterious stranger who literally fell from the stars and into their backyard.

Strange things have always happened in the small town of Darling…

Yet Delta Wilding and her sister Bee are familiar with the peculiar. Raised by an eccentric father always on the hunt for the spectacular, they’re used to following weather patterns that twirl onto strange paths, a car that refuses to play any artist but one, and living in a sentient house with whims of its own. But when a mysterious boy falls from the stars into the woods behind the Wilding sisters’ farmhouse, nothing can prepare them for the extraordinary turn their lives are about to take.

Extraordinary, and dangerous.

Starling Rust is not from this world and his presence in the Wilding home brings attention. As the terrified locals, Delta’s ex-boyfriend, and the unscrupulous mayor descend onto their home, both Delta and her sister go to incredible lengths to protect their mystical visitor—especially as Delta’s growing feelings for Starling could prove the greatest risk of all.

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Starling by Isabel Strychacz is generally praised for its atmospheric writing and intriguing blend of mystery and fantasy elements. Readers have noted its engaging plot and well-developed characters, making it a captivating read for children. Fans appreciate the book's unique storyline and the way it delves into themes of wonder and discovery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534481114

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c cvr (spfx: foil & raised spot gloss)

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Isabel Strychacz is from a small town in the San Francisco Bay Area. An alumna of Mills College with degrees in English and history, she is getting her MFA degree in creative writing from Manchester Metropolitan University. She currently lives in England with her husband and daughter where she works as a copywriter for a PR and communications agency. She’s the author of the novel Starling and House of Thorns. You can find her online @IsabelStrychaczAuthor (Instagram, TikTok, and Threads), @IsabelStrychacz (X, previously known as Twitter), and at IsabelStrychacz.com. 

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