The January Stars

Name: The January Stars
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760525026
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Kate Constable

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The January Stars by Kate Constable follows sisters Tash and Sam as they embark on an unexpected adventure when they take their grandfather, who has Alzheimer’s, on a journey across Australia. Through encounters with various people and challenges, the girls discover the meaning of family, resilience, and the importance of embracing life's unpredictabilities. This heartfelt children's book weaves themes of compassion and understanding, painting a vivid picture of growth and connection.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for heartwarming tales of family, adventure, and personal discovery. This enchanting story follows two siblings on a surprising journey filled with magical realism, where they uncover unexpected family connections and life lessons. Ideal for young readers who appreciate stories about family bonds, growth, and self-discovery with a touch of whimsy.

The January Stars

This thoroughly enjoyable novel about two sisters determined to help their grandfather will delight middle fiction readers of all ages. From the author of the bestselling and much-loved novels Crow Country & Cicada Summer.

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SHORTLISTED: 2021 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's Literature

When twelve-year-old Clancy and her fourteen-year-old sister, Tash, visit their Pa at his aged-care facility, they have no idea that the three of them will soon set out on an intrepid adventure.

Along the way there are many challenges for Tash and Clancy to overcome and in the process, they discover their own resourcefulness and resilience and demonstrate their heartfelt love for their grandfather.

'A warm-hearted tale of the complications and magic of family life.' WENDY ORR

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The January Stars by Kate Constable is praised for its warm-hearted portrayal of the complexities and wonders of family life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760525026

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kate Constable Young Adult

About the Author

Kate Constable was born in Melbourne but spent much of her childhood in Papua New Guinea, without television but within reach of a library where she 'inhaled' stories. She studied Arts/Law at the University of Melbourne before working for a record company while she began her life as a writer. Kate had stories published in Meanjin, Island and other literary magazines before realising she was actually a children's and YA author. Kate has written ten novels for young people, including the internationally-published Chanters of Tremaris series and the CBCA award-winning Crow Country. Kate lives in a northern suburb of Melbourne with her family, a bearded dragon, a rabbit and a dog.

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