Middle Grade Monday: Connect the Stars
Title: Connect the Stars Author: Marisa de los Santos & David Teague Publisher: Harper Collins, 2015. 192 pages (Nook version) Source: Library digital resources Publisher's Summary: When thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Audrey meet at a wilderness camp in the desert, they think their quirks are enough to prevent them from ever having friends. But as they trek through the challenging and unforgiving landscape, they learn that they each have what it takes to make the other whole. Luminous and clever, Connect the Stars has Marisa de los Santos and David Teague’s trademark beautiful prose, delicate humor, swooping emotions, and keen middle grade friendships. This novel takes on the hefty topics of the day—bullying, understanding where you fit in, and learning to live with physical and mental challenges—all in a joyous adventure kids will love! My Review: First, that's a lovely cover. Just wanted to say that, because once again that's what caught my eye while ran...