Stella by Starlight
Stella by Starlight, authored by Sharon M. Draper and published by Simon and Schuster in 2015, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages. This novel is set in the Depression-era South and follows a young girl named Stella as she navigates the complexities of life in her segregated town of Bumblebee, North Carolina. The story explores themes of bravery and resilience in the face of violent prejudice, particularly as the Ku Klux Klan resurfaces in her community.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that delves into Stella’s experiences and the societal challenges she faces. The book addresses significant social themes, including prejudice and racism, while highlighting the historical context of the 20th century. As Stella confronts the unwelcome changes in her world, she learns valuable lessons about courage and the impact of her actions. This edition offers an insightful look into the struggles and triumphs of a young girl in a turbulent time, making it a relevant read for those interested in juvenile fiction that reflects on important social issues.
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Sharon M. Draper presents “storytelling at its finest” (School Library Journal, starred review) in this New York Times bestselling Depression-era novel about a young girl who must learn to be brave in the face of violent prejudice when the Ku Klux Klan reappears in her segregated southern town.
Stella lives in the segregated South—in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be exact about it. Some stores she can go into. Some stores she can’t. Some folks are right pleasant. Others are a lot less so. To Stella, it sort of evens out, and heck, the Klan hasn’t bothered them for years. But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something they’re never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of change to come, unwelcome change by any stretch of the imagination. As Stella’s community—her world—is upended, she decides to fight fire with fire. And she learns that ashes don’t necessarily signify an end.
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