Stella by Starlight

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When the Ku Klux Klan s unwelcome reappearance rattles Stella s segregated southern town, bravery battles prejudice in this Depression era tour de force from Sharon Draper, the New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind.Stella lives in the segregated South in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be exact about it Some stores she can go into Some stores she can t Some folks are right pleasant Others are a lot less so To Stella, it sort of evens out, and heck, the Klan hasn t bothered them for years But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something they re never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of change to come, unwelcome change by any stretch of the imagination As Stella s community her world is upended, she decides to fight fire with fire And she learns that ashes don t necessarily signify an end. Free Read [ Stella by Starlight ] author [ Sharon M. Draper ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr This is the type of book that I dearly wish young people would read instead of Wimpy Kids or SpongeBob This is a book with depth and history and real feeling and one that speaks to how young people can be brave and special when the opportunity presents itself Stella is a young African American girl in the segregated south during the time between the wars Her parents work hard to give her and brother education and ethics in a world where they can see that they are treated unfairly because of t This is the type of book that I dearly wish young people would read instead of Wimpy Kids or SpongeBob This is a book with depth and history and real feeling and one that speaks to how young people can be brave and special when the opportunity presents itself Stella is a young African American girl in the segregated south during the time between the wars Her parents work hard to give her and brother education and ethics in ...I first encountered Sharon Draper s work when I was teaching freshmen who read below grade level Her books are written for a middle grade audience, but they deal with complex and compelling themes, so they were perfect for my students Now that I ve escaped the teaching profession, I read her books for my own edification and enjoyment Stella by Starlight may be written with younger readers in mind, but adults will find plenty to like too.It s 1932 in Bumblebee, North Carolina, where Stella Mil I first encountered Sharon Draper s work when I was teaching freshmen who read below grade level Her books are written for a middle grade audience, but they deal with complex and compelling themes, so they were perfect for my students Now that I ve escaped the teaching profession, I read her books for my own edificati...I loved this bookuntil the end It would have been 5 stars, if not for the ending What happened Stella is a lovely girl She likes to learn, loves her family and is brave when confronted with challenging, scary and dangerous events She deals with racism every single day, but still hopes for the future She leaps off the page like a real person, and so do the families in her neighborhood, and her supportive, creative teacher Suspense built quickly, through the chapters with the KKK, an I loved this bookuntil...This is Draper s newest release, following the success of her best seller Out of My Mind In Stella by Starlight, Draper brings us to the segregated south in the middle of the Depression The story begins when eleven year old Stella and her little brother Jojo happen across nine robed figures dressed all in white Stella and her family, along with the small black community they live among in Bumblebee, North Carolina, co...I have really mixed feelings about this book Parts of it I really loved, but other parts seemed really uneven The book seemed to leave too many things hanging, it did not feel completed I really loved Stella s writing, probably my favorite part of the book.But you know what, the best gift of all is the laughter We never have enough laughter A beautiful book about tears, struggles, hardships and loss This book is also about laughter, hope, family and above all, the blessings Set in Bumblebee never knew there was a place by that name , California, and in the year 1932, this story is narrated by a 11 year old young storyteller, Stella Mills.Rich, Compelling and Creative.Stella by Starlight by Sharon M Draper is highly recommendedAin t gonnBut you know what, the best gift of all i...By Starlight was phenomenal, poignant and inspirational Told through the eyes of twelve year old Stella in 1932, after witnessing the Ku Klux Klan burning a sacrificial crucifix in the middle of the night Stella lives in a world of segregation, where one day she dreams of a world where everyone is equal, regardless of colour Slavery may have ended, but the community of Bumblebee will never be free Living in fear of being the next victims of the By Starlight was phenomenal, poignant and inspirational Told through the eyes of twelve year old Stella in 1932, after witnessing the Ku Kl...This book was sad, but inspiring Stella s family is black and so are all their friends in Bumblebee, North Carolina They live in a segregated town where the Ku Klux Klan is back and constantly threatening everyone As...Stella by Starlight is possibly the most complex, poignant, moving writing for children on modern race relations I ve read, which is depressing considering the story is about the KKK in 1930s rural North Carolina In this book, we re reminded that there are no neatly tied up, harmonious, happy endings to the destructive forces of racism Stella s family and neighbors are beat up, denied life saving medical care, terrorized, and disenfranchised politically and economically The power of the black Stella by Starlight is possibly the most complex, poignant, moving writing for children on modern race relations I ve read, which is depressing considering the story is about the KKK in 1930s rural North Carolina In this book, we re reminded that there are no neatly tied up, harmonious, happy endings to the destructive forces ...I do enjoy listening to books and this book was no exception Although Stella is only about the age of a middle schooler she is wise beyond her chronological age Growing up in Bumblebee, NC in 1933, during segregation, Stella and her family are forced to endure the humilities of being a black person in the South The KKK is alive and well The hatred shown toward her family is heartbreaking My favorite scene in the story is when Stella s father and two other black men go to register to vote so I do enjoy listening to books and this book was no exception Although Stella is only about the age of a middle schooler she is wise beyond her chronological age Growing up in Bumblebee, NC in 1933, during segregation, Stella and her family are forced to endure the humilities of being a black person in the South The KKK is alive and well The hatred shown toward her family is heartbreaking My favorite scene in the story is when Stella s father and two other black men go to register to vote so they can vote for FDR for President The hoops they made these men jump through just to vote was ridiculous Did you know you had to pay a fee and take a test in order to get your voter s registration card in NC at this time Stella showed courage throughout the story when she first noticed the clan, again w...

Stella by Starlight
  • English
  • 06 June 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 320 pages
  • 1442494972
  • Sharon M. Draper
  • Stella by Starlight