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