The Star Shepherd
The Star Shepherd by Dan Haring is a captivating tale published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on March 7, 2023. This 320-page book, written in English, follows Kyro, a star shepherd who lives on the outskirts of town with his father. Together, they watch the night sky and rescue falling stars, but when an unusual number of stars begin to fall and dark creatures emerge from the forest, Kyro realizes something is amiss. After his father goes missing while investigating, Kyro embarks on a quest with his dog, Cypher, and his friend, Andra, to uncover the source of the threat and restore the stars’ light.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of friendship, family, and adventure within a fantastical setting. The story delves into Kyro’s determination to save his father and protect the stars, incorporating elements of fairy tales, folklore, and magic. With engaging illustrations throughout, this book is designed to appeal to younger middle-grade readers and those who enjoy tales filled with loyalty, mythical creatures, and quests.
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“A story about friendship, family and finding your way in the world-this book truly shines!”–Jen Calonita, author of The Fairytale Reform School series
Kyro is a star shepherd. He’s spent his life tucked away on the outskirts of town. There, he and his father watch the night sky and race to rescue any that fall, catapulting them back into the sky.
When too many stars fall all at once, and terrible dark creatures start to appear in the forest by their home, Kyro knows something is terribly wrong. Kyro’s father journeys far to report what has happened but doesn’t return.
Determined to find his father and stop the stars’ light from going out for good, Kyro, along with his trusy dog, Cypher, and his friend, Andra, must find the cause of the threat before it’s too late.
Praise for The Star Shepherd:
“This handsome volume is adorned with plenty of spot art and striking, full-page illustrations and is likely to draw in younger middle-grade readers as well as tween fantasy lovers.”–Shelf Awareness
“A wondrous celestial fable”–Publishers Weekly
“Uplifting and inviting from beginning to end.”–ForeWord
“Readers will relish this fantasy with high suspense and clever plot twists. Loyalty, friendship, parent/child relationships, good vs. evil, and quests are all addressed.”–School Library Connection
Perfect for 5th graders and boys 10-14, young readers will devour this fun, fantasy adventure if they love stories with:
- Drawings and illustrations
- Trusty sidekicks (especially the furry kind)
- Evil, mythical creatures
- Ancient robots
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