What Stars Are Made of - by Sarah Allen (Paperback)

What Stars Are Made Of is a heartwarming middle-grade novel about growing up, finding yourself, and loving people with everything you're made of.

Twelve-year-old Libby Monroe, born with Turner Syndrome, faces challenges but has a supportive family and big dreams.

When her sister Nonny is in trouble, Libby strikes a deal with the universe: she'll enter a contest with a project about Cecelia Payne, the first person to discover what stars are made of, if she wins, she'll give the prize money to help her sister's family.

Will Libby have what it takes to care for her sister and make things right in her universe? This debut novel is an #OwnVoices story that explores themes of family loyalty, personal resilience, and the power of science to guide us.

With a sparkling first-person narrative, impressive character sketches, and a tender portrait of a compassionate heroine, What Stars Are Made Of is a must-read for middle-grade readers who love heartwarming stories with strong female protagonists.