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The Stars of Whistling Ridge - by Cindy Baldwin (Hardcover)

The Stars of Whistling Ridge - by  Cindy Baldwin (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Ivy Mae Bloom is almost thirteen years old ... She desperately wants a place to put down roots, but it's her mama's job as a fallen star to tend the magic underpinning the world ... After Ivy steals Mama's entire supply of wish jars in the hopes of finding a place to call home, disaster strands her family in Whistling Ridge, North Carolina ... Ivy falls for Whistling Ridge immediately; she just needs to convince her parents to stay"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>This enchanting story about magic, family, and the meaning of home from the award-winning author of <em>Where the Watermelons</em> <em>Grow</em> is perfect for fans of Corey Ann Haydu and Natalie Lloyd.</strong></p><p>Ivy Mae Bloom is <em>almost</em> thirteen years old, her name is <em>almost</em> a complete sentence, and her family's RV is <em>almost</em> a home. That's one too many "almosts" for Ivy. She desperately wants a place to put down roots, but it's her mama's job as a fallen star to tend the magic underpinning the world--a job that's kept Ivy's family living on the road since before Ivy was born. </p><p>After Ivy steals Mama's entire supply of wish jars in the hopes of finding a place to call home, disaster strands her family in Whistling Ridge, North Carolina, with Mama's star sisters. Ivy falls for Whistling Ridge immediately--she just needs to convince her parents to stay.</p> <p>But something is draining the magic from the town, and the star sisters can't pinpoint it. Ivy and her new friends find a clue in Whistling Ridge's history that might explain the mysterious threat...but if Whistling Ridge's magic is fixed, Mama will need to move on. Ivy is faced with an impossible decision: How can she help the star sisters lift the curse if it means losing her best chance at a forever home?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A refreshing breath of familiar magic. <em>The Stars of Whistling Ridge</em> inspires readers to see the extraordinary in everyday life."--Shelf Awareness (starred review)<br><br><strong>"</strong>Baldwin deftly pens a tribute to the places called home and the rigors of growing up."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"Detailed and evocative."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>Delightfully voice-y and atmospheric, <em>The Stars of Whistling Ridge</em> is a gentle and magical story about family and the true meaning of home.--Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of <em>Other Words for Home</em><br>

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