A Star Shines Through
By Anna Desnitskaya

Home is where a star shines through.

When war breaks out, a young girl and her family are forced to leave their beloved country and friends for a new land where they must recreate a new life. There everything is different: the language, the food, the apartment, even they are different. Their world has been turned upside down, but there is something that brings them solace and hope: a star-shaped cardboard lamp that lights up their window, just like the one they had back home.

With her simple and poignant storytelling and expressive illustrations, Anna Desnitskaya draws on her own personal experience to create a moving narrative about living in exile.

“A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended for all collections.”
School Library Journal - starred review*

“A gifted illustrator, Desnitskaya contrasts past and present in facing spreads with varied color intensities. … Beautifully crafted and warmly empathetic.”
Kirkus- starred review*

“Encouraging empathy and understanding, this illuminating picture book offers a realistic account of finding oneself in a new place and shines a light on the healing power of hope".”
Booklist - starred review*

"Straightforward, heartfelt words and thin-lined, fully imagined drawings from Desnitskaya (On the Edge of the World) give tender voice to one child’s refugee experience."
Publishers Weekly - starred review*

Rights sold:

Russia, Italy, World English, Germany

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