*The Youngstars* by Ursula Jones follows a group of gifted children known as the Youngstars, who each possess unique abilities that set them apart from their peers. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, they must also confront external threats that seek to exploit their talents. Together, they form powerful friendships and discover the importance of teamwork and self-acceptance. Faced with difficult choices, the Youngstars learn to harness their gifts, standing against adversaries while also grappling with their identities and the responsibilities that come with their powers. The story is a blend of adventure, fantasy, and heartfelt moments of growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 368 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 2012 by Inside Pocket Publishing Ltd .

Ursula Jones is an award-winning author and actress. She has written many books for children, including The Witch's Children and the Queen , winner of the Nestle Gold Award, and The Witch's Children go to School , winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Ursula lives in London and France.