![]() ![]() It tackles topics like bullying, failure and premature babies with wisdom and sensitivity. When Libby’s older sister becomes pregnant, she worries that there may be something wrong with her niece. She has a keen interest in STEM and the remarkable work of Ceclia Payne, a scientist who discovered what stars are made of. Libby is kind-hearted, curious and immediately loveable. This book is a celebration of difference, and a masterclass of empathy. Libby faces many challenges, but she doesn’t let any of them hold her back. She considers the library “her best friend”, until new girl Talia Latu moves to Colorado. Some elements of her condition, such as the fact that she wears hearing aids, make forming friendships difficult. Like the author, 12-year-old Libby Monroe has Turner Syndrome, which means she has a single X chromosome, her heart is “three sizes too big,” and she looks different from her classmates. She has a brilliant outlook on life and is both vulnerable and brave, and sensitive and savvy. I could not adore the main character, Libby, more. The characters in this book are refreshsingly real and relatable. What Stars Are Made Of is a moving story about family, friendship and how it’s OK to be different. I like to read some of the books she is reading and I am so glad I read this one. I bought it for my 11-year-old daughter and she devoured it in a day. There is a lot to love about “What Stars Are Made Of” by Sarah Allen. ![]()
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