The Star That Always Stays

When shiny and spirited Norvia strikes from the nation to town, she has to stay by one new rule: Never let anybody know you’re Ojibwe.
AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
“INSPIRING.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A NEW CLASSIC.”—Southern Bookseller Review
Growing up on Beaver Island, Grand-père advised Norvia tales—tales about her ancestor Migizi, about Biboonke-o-nini the Wintermaker, concerning the Crane Clan and the Reindeer Clan. He sang her songs within the previous language, and her grandmothers taught her to make story quilts and maple sweet. On the island, Norvia was happy with her Ojibwe heritage. 
Things are totally different within the metropolis. Here, Norvia’s mom forces her to fake she’s not Native in any respect—even to Mr. Ward, Ma’s new husband, and to Vernon, Norvia’s irritating new stepbrother. In reality, there are loads of modifications within the metropolis: ten-cent films, gleaming soda outlets, speedy vehicles, ninth grade. It’s dizzying for a woman who grew up on the forested shores of Lake Michigan.
Despite the transfer, the upheaval, and the looming risk of world battle, Norvia and her siblings—all 5 of them—are decided to make 1914 their finest 12 months ever. Norvia is definite that her future relies upon upon it… and upon her discretion. 
But how can she have one of the best 12 months ever if she has to cover who she really is?
Sensitive, enthralling, and basic in sensibility (excellent for Anne of Green Gables followers), this tender coming-of-age story about an introspective and good Native American heroine thoughtfully addresses assimilation, racism, and divorce, in addition to everygirl issues like first crushes, making associates, and the fun and pains of a blended household. Often humorous, usually heartbreaking, The Star That Always Stays is a contemporary and vivid story straight impressed by Anna Rose Johnson’s household historical past.
“INTIMATE.”—Publishers Weekly
“BEAUTIFUL.”—Booklist
“UNPUTDOWNABLE.”—Anne Bustard, writer of Parents’ Choice Book Award Winner Blue Skies
“LOVINGLY WOVEN… PAIR[S] WELL WITH ‘THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE.'”—Cynthia Leitich Smith, NYT-bestselling writer of Ancestor Approved
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
A Parnassus Books Spark Club Pick!