In "Star" by Jennifer Li Shotz, a poignant tale unfolds as a young girl named Star embarks on a journey of self-discovery while navigating the complexities of friendship, love, and loss. When her family faces a life-altering change, Star must confront her fears and insecurities. As she grapples with her dreams of becoming a performer, she learns valuable lessons about resilience and the importance of authenticity. Through her experiences, Star finds strength in her relationships and ultimately embraces her true self, inspiring those around her to do the same. It’s a heartfelt story about growth, courage, and the search for belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called The American Dog Series .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2020 by Houghton Mifflin .

Jennifer Li Shotz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. , about the coolest war dog ever. Among other things, Jen has written about sugar addiction, stinky shoes, and sports-related concussions. A Los Angeles native, she graduated from Vassar and has an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, where she is campaigning hard to get a rescued pup. For the occasional tweet, follow her @jenshotz. PAT YOUNG is a lecturer with great practical experience of social welfare. She has worked in a psychiatric hospital and has been active in a number of voluntary groups. She currently lectures on social policy at Colchester Institute, and is also chief examiner with a leading examination board.