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Catch a Falling Star

By Meg McKinlay
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Catch a Falling Star by Meg McKinlay is a captivating children's story set in the 1970s. It follows young Frankie as she navigates the challenges of her family and friendships, all against the backdrop of a community preparing for the spectacle of a unique meteor shower. As the event draws near, Frankie learns to balance dreams and reality, exploring themes of wonder, hope, and personal growth.
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If you have a love for stories about friendship, family, and the wonders of space, you may enjoy this book. It captures a nostalgic look at the 1970s and will appeal to those who appreciate themes of personal discovery and the magic of looking to the stars.

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Catch a Falling Star

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This coming-of-age story by multiple-award-winner Meg McKinlay is about loss and grief, dealing with change, and fighting to hold on to what you can while letting go of what you can’t.

It’s 1979 and the sky is falling. Skylab, that is. Somewhere high above Frankie Avery, one of the world’s first space stations is tumbling to Earth. And rushing back with it are old memories—things twelve-year-old Frankie thought she’d forgotten, things her mum won’t talk about, and which her little brother Newt never knew.

Only... did he? Does he? Because as Skylab circles closer, Newt starts acting strangely. And while the world watches the sky, Frankie keeps her own eyes on Newt. Because if anyone’s going to keep him safe, it’s her. It always has been.

But maybe this is something bigger than splinters and spiders and sleepwalking. Maybe a space station isn’t the only thing heading straight for calamity.

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Catch a Falling Star by Meg McKinlay is widely praised as a beautifully crafted children's novel that delicately balances themes of grief, love, and hope. The story is described as both tender and humorous, offering rich emotional depth without becoming too mature for younger readers. It masterfully entwines elements of the surreal with science, providing a hopeful and insightful portrayal of life's complexities. Highly recommended for its ability to capture and engage readers aged nine and up, educators and young audiences alike will find it a meaningful addition to any library.

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ISBN: 9781925381207

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 256

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meg McKinlay Young Adult

About the Author

Meg McKinlay is the author of eighteen books ranging from picture books and young adult fiction through to poetry for adults. Her work includes the much-loved No Bears, Once Upon A Small Rhinoceros and the critically acclaimed A Single Stone, which won the 2016 Prime Minister’s Literary Award, among other prizes. Raised in central Victoria, in a TV- and car-free household, Meg was a bookish kid, in love with words and excited by dictionaries. A former academic at the University of Western Australia, where she taught Japanese, Literature, and Creative Writing, Meg is now a full-time writer and lives near the ocean in Fremantle, where she is always busy cooking up more books.

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