A Handful of Stars, (Paperback)

from JoanEChasse

A Handful of Stars by Cynthia Lord is my favorite Nutmeg 2019 Intermediate Nominee. Two young girls, Lily, a local Maine resident, and Salma, a migrant worker, become best friends as they try save the eyesight of Lucky, Lily's dog. I think students would enjoy reading this believable book since c...

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Ever since her mom died when she was little, Lily's been raised by her grandma and grandpa. They live right above their store in Maine. It's a bustling town during blueberry season when workers come to help with the harvest and the tourists buy blueberry products. This summer, Lily has been feeli...

from ewyatt

Lily's dog Lucky has gone blind. She runs off in the blueberry fields. Salma helps catch her and a friendship blooms. Salma's family is working on the blueberry farm, part of their work as migrant workers. Lily and Salma spend the summer working on painting bee houses to try to raise money for a ...

from DonnaMarieMerritt

A sweet and simple story about the power of friendship, what's best for a person (or dog), and being open to new ideas. The tension was just right for grades 3 to 6 (and for this adult, too!). As a bonus, I learned more about Maine's blueberries and those behind the bountiful harvest. A definite ...

from JoanEChasse

A Handful of Stars by Cynthia Lord is my favorite Nutmeg 2019 Intermediate Nominee. Two young girls, Lily, a local Maine resident, and Salma, a migrant worker, become best friends as they try save the eyesight of Lucky, Lily's dog. I think students would enjoy reading this believable book since c...