People Like Stars

Suitable for 11 – 12 years

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Multi-award-winning Patrice Lawrence’s first contemporary middle grade novel is a page-turning mystery and exploration of fractured families, long-buried secrets and the power of friendship, told with warmth and compassion.
Masterful storytelling weaves together the lives of the three protagonists in a page-turning mystery with a fierce heart.” – The Scotsman
[An] instantly gripping, funny and moving 9+ story by an outstanding contemporary author.” – The Guardian
Secrets and lies power People Like Stars… Lawrence’s plot twists are fuelled by compassion” – The Observer
A classroom-friendly story for younger teenagers.” – The Times Children’s Book of the Week
Three 13-year-old strangers are connected by one big secret.
Nervous Ayrton was stolen away from his mum as a baby. He was returned safely, but now Mum won’t let him out of her sight.
Curious Stanley has a Forbidden Grandmother. His mum won’t even talk about her.
Homeless Sen has finally found a place to live, but she’ll be out on the street if she upsets her secretive landlady.
What happens when their paths cross…?

  • Stunning storytelling – by turns powerful and witty – from an exceptional writer for young people.
  • A page-turning mystery with real depth.
  • Patrice has won the Waterstones Children’s Prize and the YA Book prize and been shortlisted for many other prestigious awards.

Product Details

Catalogue number

2580 in ISBC Global Autumn/Winter 2025

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780702315640

Publisher

Scholastic

Date published

January 30th, 2025

Lexile measure

610L

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 4.1; Middle years; 7.0 points

Other details

  • 304 pages

Condition

New

Author/Illustrator

Patrice Lawrence

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