Rules for Stealing Stars
Rules for Stealing Stars by Corey Ann Haydu is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on May 23, 2017. This 352-page book, written in English, presents a unique blend of realism and fantasy through the lens of sibling relationships. The story follows Silly, the youngest of four sisters, who often feels excluded from her siblings’ secretive activities. As she navigates her family’s challenges, Silly discovers a magical world that offers both hope and potential danger.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family dynamics, love, and the complexities of growing up. Silly’s journey reveals the balance between the enchantment of magic and the darker realities of their home life. The book delves into the sisters’ bond and the impact of their discoveries on their relationships, highlighting the tension between escapism and the risks that come with it. This middle-grade debut captures the essence of childhood wonder while addressing social themes relevant to young readers.
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“A well-crafted blend of realism and fantasy.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“A lyrical story of love and loss. The way the sisters fight and love in equal measure, as well as their basic need for one another, rings poignantly true in this touching and heartwarming story, which contains a ‘tiny bit of magic, right here in the real world.’” —Booklist (starred review)
In the tradition of Sharon Creech and Wendy Mass, Corey Ann Haydu’s sparkling middle grade debut is a sister story with a twist of magic, a swirl of darkness, and a whole lot of hope.
Silly is used to feeling left out. Her three older sisters think she’s too little for most things—especially when it comes to dealing with their mother’s unpredictable moods and outbursts. This summer, Silly feels more alone than ever when her sisters keep whispering and sneaking away to their rooms together, returning with signs that something mysterious is afoot: sporting sunburned cheeks smudged with glitter and gold hair that looks like tinsel.
When Silly is brought into her sisters’ world, the truth is more exciting than she ever imagined. The sisters have discovered a magical place that gives them what they truly need: an escape from the complications of their home life. But there are dark truths there, too. Silly hopes the magic will be the secret to saving their family, but she’s soon forced to wonder if it could tear them apart.
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