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Looking at the Stars

Looking at the Stars

by JoCotterill (Author)

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    Hardcover 2014

    $4.38
Synopsis

Amina's homeland has been ravaged by war for many months, but so far she and her family are safe, together. When a so-called liberating force arrives in the country, the family think their prayers for peace will soon be answered, but they are horribly wrong...The country is thrown into yet further turmoil and Amina's family is devastated...Through it all, Amina has her imagination to fall back on - of a better place and time. But can her stories get her through this?

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 384
 Publisher: Bodley Head
Published: 30 Jan 2014
ISBN 10: 178230018X
ISBN 13: 9781782300182
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: In a time of war, with families torn apart, can imagination and stories give you hope? An inspiring story of friendship and love that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

Media Reviews
Beautifully told in simple but elegant prose and it's a truthful story. It doesn't duck the truth of the terrible situations endured by refugees around the world but it doesn't leave you feeling that everything is hopeless. That's what imagination does, you see. Bookbag
Author Bio
Jo's first story at the age of five was a festive one entitled 'Chismas'. After writing a lot of stories about unicorns, she decided at the age of thirteen to become an actress. Her professional acting career was enjoyable but frustrating, so she became a teacher instead, writing stories on the side. Her first book was published in 2004, and she gave up teaching in 2009. Jo now lives in Oxfordshire and fits writing around her young family. She enjoys music and card-making, and is an avid fan of Strictly Come Dancing.