{"product_id":"the-girl-who-sailed-the-stars-hardcover","title":"The Girl Who Sailed the Stars - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatilda Woods\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnuska Allepuz\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdventure, friendship, and magical realism come together in this heartwarming, whimsical story. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eA Snicker of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Penderwicks\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Oona Britt was born in the magical town of Nordlor, where all of the homes are built from wrecked ships, her parents never expected her to be a girl. Having listened to a faulty prediction from a washed-up soothsayer, they were promised a \"bold and brave son,\" so as the youngest of seven sisters, Oona's birth became a disappointment -- especially to her sea captain father, who doesn't believe there's a place for girls aboard ships. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Oona is different from the rest of her family. She longs for adventure and knowledge. So she steals aboard her father's ship just as he's about to set sail for his annual winter whale hunt, and suddenly finds herself in the midst of a grand adventure! The ship has its own sea cat, Barnacles, and a navigator named Haroyld, who show Oona how to follow the stars. But for all that, Oona's father is furious. Can she prove to him that she's worth his love and pride, even though she's not the bold and brave son he was promised? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis follow-up to \u003ci\u003eThe Boy, the Bird \u0026amp; the Coffin Maker\u003c\/i\u003e carries just as much heart and charm as Matilda Woods's first novel. The characters, story, and illustrations will dazzle readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Sailed the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"Woods's intoxicating mix of whimsical details and taut adventure will keep [readers] enrapt.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A richly imaginative fantasy that brings to mind Joan Aiken's Wolves Chronicles with a dash of Roald Dahl . . . Strong world-building joins lyrical prose and a fine leavening of humor, adventure, and magic, to make a winning combination.\" --\u003ci\u003eSLJ\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Boy, the Bird \u0026amp; the Coffin Maker\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"Woods has penned a gentle fable, one rich in hope that promotes the strength of kindness. Her magical realism nods to the like of Isabel Allende and Gabriel García Márquez, perfectly tailoring the genre for a middle-grade audience. Anuska Allepuz's whimsical illustrations add to the magical feel. Sweet, earnest and not to be missed.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"Elegantly told from start to finish and enhanced by Allepuz's evocative images and decorations, debut author Woods has created a fairy tale that will linger with readers.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"This uplifting book will enthrall readers, enveloping them in its gentle charm.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e starred review\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatilda Woods \u003c\/b\u003e(www.matildawoods.com) grew up in the small town of Southern Tablelands, Australia. She graduated from Monash University with a Masters of Social Work. Matilda splits her time between writing middle grade fiction and working as a youth social worker. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Boy, the Bird \u0026amp; the Coffin Maker\u003c\/i\u003e, and she currently lives in the same small town where she grew up, with her four chickens, three dogs, two cats, and one bird. Follow her on Twitter @MatildaWrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.8 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 25, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girl Who Sailed the Stars\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756520374560,"sku":"9780525515241","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/efb07aa8560e49ea502ca35f7e5fed4f.webp?v=1780080577","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-girl-who-sailed-the-stars-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}