The Star That Always Stays

"The Star That Always Stays is set in the early 1900s and lovingly woven from the threads left for debut author Anna Rose Johnson by her ancestors from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Johnson’s writing is gentle, unhurried and reflective – with touches of humor and heartbreak. She showcases Norvia, a courageous young hero navigating complex family dynamics, the pressure to pass and universal daily-life challenges, too. Supplemental materials provide a bridge for middle graders interested in learning more. This new release could be paired well with “The Birchbark House” series by Louise Erdrich. (For ages 8 to 12)"