Star by Star by Sheena Wilkinson
It's 1918 and Stella has lost her suffragette mother to the terrible flu pandemic that is sweeping Europe. The Great War is finally coming to a close, and women are going to be able to vote for the first time. Stella wants to change the world - but she can't do it by herself. Just as stars come one by one to brighten the night sky, so history is made person by person, girl by girl, vote by vote. A bold tale of suffragettes and heroes, courage and survival.
`Stella is a deeply feminist heroine - confident, outspoken and kindThis is a book to educate both historically and emotionally. It has the assured tone of a classic, and is so good on what history, and neglected women's history, has to teach us.' - Deirdre Sullivan, author of Tangleweed and Brine; 'I read this book in one heady gulp, captivated by its teenager narrator, Stella and her longing to be someone and do something important, something young teens will deeply relate to.' - The Irish Independent from their list of best children's books of 2017; `Stella is Wilkinson's most endearing heroine yet, and her narrative offers up an insightful look into the losses and traumas of the era, with pitch-perfect period details woven throughout.' - The Irish Times; 'The novel gives a fascinating, sensitive, intelligent, even-handed insight into the historical period and the complexities facing many young women and families during the turbulent years directly after the War. However, it also covers many universal themes that every teenager can relate to today whether they have an understanding of war, politics and Northern Ireland's history or not. So many of the book's concerns, though particular to 1918, seem terribly applicable to 2017 and I was particularly struck by how contemporary this novel feels, which is surely a testament to Wilkinson's skills as a writer.' - The Bookbag; 'Stella's a determined, but vulnerable, character who we immediately care for. She observes her time and place and self with insight and humour... Every secondary school library should have a copy of this book to help the next generation value the say they will come to have in how their country is run. And because its a very good story, well told.' - Pippa Goodhart; 'An intelligent, informative, lively read' - Children's Books Ireland Reading Guide; 'A brilliant and bold novel that, though not long, has quite an impact. Wilkinson gives a succinct and true portrait of the time. There is drama and struggle, but there is also humour and joy... An amazing book that will last long after it's been read and open up many doors of interest to its readers.' - Fallen Star Stories; 'Marvellous... Another triumph from one of the best YA authors around!' - Emma Pass, award-winning YA author of ACID & The Fearless
Wilkinson, Sheena: - Sheena Wilkinson
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781910411537 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910411531 |
| Title | Star by Star |
| Author | Sheena Wilkinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little Island |
| Year published | 2017-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year Awards 2018, Short-listed for Children's Book of the Year - Irish Book Awards 2017 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |