The Star Maker
The Star Maker by Laurence Yep is a 112-page book published by HarperCollins on December 21, 2010. This story follows Artie, who finds himself in a predicament after boasting to his cousin Petey. As the Lunar New Year approaches, Artie must find a way to gather enough money for firecrackers to impress his cousins, leading him to seek help from his Uncle Chester.
Readers will discover a narrative that celebrates family bonds and the traditions of Chinese New Year. The story highlights themes of friendship and support, emphasizing that age is not a barrier when it comes to lending a helping hand. With its focus on juvenile fiction and cultural celebrations, The Star Maker offers an engaging glimpse into the experiences of an Asian American family during a festive time.
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If only Artie had kept his mouth shut.
But his mean cousin Petey was putting him down, so Artie started bragging.
Now he has to come up with enough money to buy firecrackers for all his cousins by the Lunar New Year.
Luckily, there’s one person he can count on . . . Uncle Chester!
Newbery Honor Book author Laurence Yep celebrates family and Chinese New Year traditions in this story of a boy and his uncle who discover that age doesn’t matter when it comes to helping out a friend.
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