Book description
“Heart-twisting and hopeful, bursting with big feelings and gentle magic.” (Jessica Townsend, New York Times best-selling author of the Nevermoor series)
A moving coming-of-age story about one girl’s bravery and imagination in the face of the unknown. Perfect for fans of Front Desk and Mañanaland.
Meixing Lim and her family…
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1 author picked A Glasshouse of Stars as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This story was both heartbreaking and beautiful. I loved the second-person narration of Meixing’s journey. It was unusual but very effective in helping me understand what it’s like to feel so alone after arriving in a new country and a new home in a big city.
The author’s compassionate and gentle approach in expressing mammoth emotions was a standout. Metaphors and imagery contained in the work weren’t overdone. Tragic circumstances behind the move are softened by magical elements that turn the story around.
The glasshouse is where Meixing finds solace. It holds the sun, moon, and secrets. I loved watching…
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