This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 448
Published: 2014
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"This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl" tells the poignant story of Esther Grace Earl, a young girl who faced cancer with remarkable courage and a vibrant spirit. Through her journals, sketches, and personal reflections, the book captures Esther's journey, her love for literature, and her deep connections with family and friends. It highlights her impact on those around her and her relationship with author John Green, who was inspired by her life. The book serves as a heartfelt tribute to Esther's bravery and the enduring light she brought to the world despite her challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 448 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2014 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Land of Enchantment Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.