In "No Star Nights" by Anna Egan Smucker, the story follows a young girl named Fern who grows up in a rural community where her family faces the harsh realities of life. As the seasons change, Fern grapples with personal loss, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up amid the struggles of the Great Depression. The narrative beautifully captures her dreams and fears, exploring themes of resilience, hope, and the power of imagination. With a vivid portrayal of rural life, Smucker weaves a tale of coming-of-age against a backdrop of hardship, illuminating the strength found in love and connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 3-8 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 1994 by Turtleback Books .

STEVE JOHNSON and LOU FANCHER have collaborated on over 45 picture books. Their work has received rave reviews and won awards, including My Many Colored Days , I Walk at Night , and New York's Bravest . Visit them online at www. johnsonandfancher. com. Anna Egan Smucker is the author of Outside the Window (Knopf, 1994) and No Star Nights (Knopf, 1989) which won the 1990 International Reading Association Children's Book Award in the Younger Reader category, in addition to her writing, she gives author presentations and conducts writing workshops throughout the country.