Stella by Starlight
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 7 hour read

Stella by Starlight

Written by Sharon M. Draper

A young girl confronts prejudice and fear as the Klan resurfaces in her town.

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320 pages· 51,587 words· Est. 7 hour read· 740L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1932 Bumblebee, North Carolina, young Stella witnesses a terrifying act by the Ku Klux Klan. As her segregated town is engulfed in fear, she must find the courage to challenge the prejudice threatening her community. With her world turned upside down, Stella learns that standing up for change is the only way forward. Can she ignite hope amidst the ashes of fear and hatred?

From the publisher

When a burning cross set by the Klan causes panic and fear in 1932 Bumblebee, North Carolina, fifth-grader Stella must face prejudice and find the strength to demand change in her segregated town.

At a glance
Format
Pages
320
Words
51,587
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
171389
Publication
Published
January 6, 2015
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442494978
LCCN
2014038728

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