What Stars Are Made Of

Written by Sarah Allen 

This book tells Libbys story. When she finds out her older sister Nonny is pregnant she is so excited to have a little niece or nephew but this excitement is soon followed by nerves. Libby is worried that the new baby will have the same problems as her and since Nonny’s husband has recently lost his job Libby worries how they will cope for money.

However, one day in class she comes up with an epic plan, which if she can pull off will help everyone out! The only problem is how to pull it off when the people you need to help don’t reply to you!

It’s very hard to summerise this story without giving away what happens so I will leave it there but say I really liked that through the book you learn a little more about Libby, realising that she is different from others her age early on but not getting the fuller picture until later in the book. Despite being different (or maybe because of this) Libby is super smart and determined, a great lead character and role model for many girls. And as she learns more about lesser known great females, so do we.

This is a wonderful story to teach children (and adults) about acceptance and what people may be going through in their lives. Not just through Libby but with some of the other characters in the book too.

Stay safe and happy reading