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A Handful of Stars
A Handful of Stars | Cynthia Lord
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This powerful middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES explores a friendship between a small-town girl and the daughter of migrant workers. When Lily's blind dog, Lucky, slips his collar and runs away across the wide-open (…more)
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vonnie862
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This was a cute middle school grade book. A young girl makes growth when becoming friends with a farm worker child.
#ahandfulofstars

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Skeeterisme
A Handful of Stars | Cynthia Lord
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Cute

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Eggs
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This powerful middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of Rules explores a friendship between Lily, a small-town girl (With her blind dog Lucky),and Selma, the daughter of migrant workers. Sweet, unique story.

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mrp27
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#hollyjollyreading #star

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I'm always a sucker for a good dog story and this definitely fits the bill. This book also explores the friendship between the mc Lily and Salma, a migrant worker in the blueberry barrens in the state of Maine.

OriginalCyn620 Aww! 🐶⭐️ 5y
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monalyisha
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Super-sweet book about the friendship between a native Mainer & a young, migrant worker with plenty of dog-love to go around! It addresses the way a community can ignore & ostracize anything & anyone “Other,” while providing hope about the next generation.

I haven‘t read many of the MCBA (Massachusetts Children‘s Book Award) nominees yet, but this is my pick so far. 🙌🏻

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Chelsibno
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This short #childrensbook was a sweet and endearing read. All Lily wants is to raise enough money to get her blind dog an operation, but when she befriends Salma, who is working with her family as migrant workers, she begins to realize truths about friendship and growing up. The characters in this novel are well-written and dynamic. This character-driven story will help young readers to better understand how others live and important life lessons.

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Abby2
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This was a really delightful read. Lots for kids to think about and a very real voice.