A Handful of Stars
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Book Summary:
Salma Santiago is the person who finds Lucky, Lily's dog. Salma is only in town for blueberry season, because she is the daughter of migrant workers who have traveled to Maine or the summer. Lily and Salma build a friendship that faces questions about whether or not Salma should be eligible to compete in the annual beauty pageant, and if so, whether she has a fair chance to win. Book Review: I like how well this author handles pre-teen main characters and their serious concerns about friendships, family, and the right thing to do. There is a delightful part as the friends paint designs together, and Lily, who is trying very hard, is a little put-out that customers seem to enjoy Salma's fanciful, imaginative designs more than hers. Small moments like this are places we choose - whether we will grow and expand our thinking, or shut someone else out and make excuses about our habits and decisions. Cynthia Lord, author of Rules, writes beautifully, and this book is no exception. "A Handful of Stars quote"
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