NY: Clarion Books, 2002. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's dust jacket design. Complete number line at copyright page. NON price-clipped wrap-around dust jacket [$ 15.00], clean, crisp, colors bright, minor edge wear. Pages [242] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Turquoise boards, clean, black cloth spine, bright silver gilt lettering. When Angel's mother leaves her and her younger brother with their poor great-grandmother, the 11-year old girl worries not only about them but also about her imprisoned father as well as a mysterious man who begins sharing with her the wonder of the stars. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. . First Edition First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Burke, Jim [jacket].

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2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award Angel Morgan needs help. Daddy is in jail, and Mama has abandoned her and her little brother, leaving them with their great-grandmother. Grandma is aged and poor, and doesn’t make any attempt to care for the children—that’s left up to Angel, even though she is not yet twelve. The only bright spot in Angel’s existence is the Star Man, a mysterious stranger who appears on clear nights and teaches her all about the stars and planets and constellations. “We’re made out of the same stuff as the stars,” he tells her. Eventually, Grandma warms to the children and the three begin to cobble together a makeshift family. Then events in Angel’s life take yet another downturn, and she must once again find a way to persevere. Katherine Paterson’s keen sensitivity and penetrating sense of drama bring us a moving story of throwaway children, reminding us of the incredible resilience of childhood and the unquenchable spirit that, in spite of loss, struggles to new beginnings.

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Bookseller: Inga's Original Choices (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 010674
Title: The Same Stuff as Stars
Author: Paterson, Katherine
Illustrator: Burke, Jim [jacket]
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition First Printing
ISBN 10: 0618247440
ISBN 13: 9780618247448
Publisher: Clarion Books
Place of Publication: NY
Date Published: 2002
Keywords: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Blended Families, Multigenerational, Siblings, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Bookseller catalogs: Children's Books; Fiction; Young Adult Books;

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VITA SINE LIBRIS MORS EST! Hello to all bibliophiles and bibliomaniacs from a bibliopole with a bibliotheca where an abundance of quality tries to make up for lack of quantity - if compared with that of Amazon :)!
Literature is an art and that is why I have incorporated a bookstore into my main business, custom framing. While I thoroughly enjoy this business, my first love always was and always will be books.
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