The Starman and Me by Sharon Cohen
E.T. meets Stig of the Dump in a powerful adventure for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce and David Almondthis is an astonishing story, a lyrical and beautiful work of art * Armadillo Magazine *
ET and Dobby meet Stig of the Dump in this page turning adventure * Essex Book Awards 2018 - Shortlisted Title *
This is a fascinating story with quite disturbing undertones to really make us analyse the way we look at, and treat, others. With plenty of humour and pathos, it touches all our emotions and has enough twists to keep us gripped to the end. * Primary Times *
An enjoyable read with a heart-warming ending * Peters Books *
This is a really engaging book about friendship and courage that has plenty of cliffhangers. It really kept me on my toes. I finished it in a day. -- Oscar, 11 * National Geographic Kids *
At no point in the stroy did I think about putting this book down! Lovers of fantasy or sc-fi will find this book out of this world! * Scoop *
[Sharon Cohen] has woven the story of Kofi and Rorty and filled it with fabulous and inspiring information about science, the ways in which identities form us, and the importance of friendship and care for others. It's truly lovely. * The Bookbag *
Sharon Cohen loves to explore themes of 'ancient' and 'cutting edge' and intertwines these elements into her stories. After graduating with a first-class science degree and a doctorate, Sharon became a scientific writer. Her passion for children's fiction emerged following the birth of her first son and she completed the Open University Children's Literature course, gaining a distinction.
Sharon's debut novel, THE STARMAN AND ME, was highly commended for the Branford Boase Award 2018 and shortlisted for the Essex Book Awards 2018. It has also been shortlisted for the East Sussex Children's Book Awards 2019 and nominated for the Northern Ireland Book Award 2019. Her second novel, HALO MOON is published in 2019.
Sharon has three children and lives with her husband, an ex-international sprinter.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786540089 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786540088 |
| Title | The Starman and Me |
| Author | Sharon Cohen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2017-08-10 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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