About The Book:
Title: THE
STAR THAT ALWAYS STAYS
Author: Anna Rose Johnson
Pub. Date: July 12, 2022
Publisher: Holiday House
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 224
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When
bright and spirited Norvia moves from the country to the city, she has to live
by one new rule: Never let anyone know you’re Ojibwe.
"INSPIRING."—Kirkus Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
A #1 New Release in Native American Children's Fiction!
A #1 New Release in Historical Fiction for Children!
A #1 New Release in Stepfamily Fiction for Children!
Growing up on Beaver Island, Grand-père told Norvia stories—stories about her
ancestor Migizi, about Biboonke-o-nini the Wintermaker, about the Crane Clan
and the Reindeer Clan. He sang her songs in the old language, and her
grandmothers taught her to make story quilts and maple candy. On the island,
Norvia was proud of her Ojibwe heritage.
Things are different in the city. Here, Norvia’s mother forces her to pretend
she’s not Native at all—even to Mr. Ward, Ma’s new husband, and to Vernon,
Norvia’s irritating new stepbrother. In fact, there are a lot of changes in the
city: ten-cent movies, gleaming soda shops, speedy automobiles, ninth grade.
It’s dizzying for a girl who grew up on the forested shores of Lake Michigan.
Despite the move, the upheaval, and the looming threat of world war, Norvia and
her siblings—all five of them—are determined to make 1914 their best year ever.
Norvia is certain that her future depends upon it... and upon her
discretion.
But how can she have the best year ever if she has to hide who she truly is?
Sensitive, enthralling, and classic in sensibility (perfect for Anne of
Green Gables fans), this tender coming-of-age story about an
introspective and brilliant Native American heroine thoughtfully addresses
assimilation, racism, and divorce, as well as everygirl problems like first
crushes, making friends, and the joys and pains of a blended family. Often
funny, often heartbreaking, The Star That Always Stays is a
fresh and vivid story directly inspired by Anna Rose Johnson’s family history.
"INTIMATE."—Publishers Weekly
"UNPUTDOWNABLE."—Anne Bustard, author of Parents' Choice Book
Award Winner Blue Skies
About Anna Rose Johnson:
Anna Rose
Johnson is a journalist, blogger, and seasoned correspondent for Inside
Gymnastics. Anna is passionate about historical fiction, the Native experience,
and writing for children. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa
Tribe; The Star That Always Stays is directly based on her great-grandmother.
Find her at annarosejohnson.com.
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