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#Giveaway Excerpt THE STAR THAT ALWAYS STAYS by Anna Rose Johnson@GymnasticsRosie @HolidayHouseBks @RockstarBkTours Ends 7.17

July 4, 2022 By Mary

THE STAR THAT ALWAYS STAYS Blog Tour 

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on THE STAR THAT ALWAYS STAYS by Anna Rose Johnson Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 
About The Book:
Title: THE STAR THAT ALWAYS STAYS
Author: Anna Rose Johnson
Pub. Date: July 12, 2022
Publisher: Holiday House
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 224
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audiobook, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

When bright and spirited Norvia moves from the country to the city, she has to live by one new rule: Never let anyone know you’re Ojibwe.

“INSPIRING.”—Kirkus Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
A #1 New Release in Native American Children’s Fiction!
A #1 New Release in Historical Fiction for Children!
A #1 New Release in Stepfamily Fiction for Children!

Growing up on Beaver Island, Grand-père told Norvia stories—stories about her ancestor Migizi, about Biboonke-o-nini the Wintermaker, about the Crane Clan and the Reindeer Clan. He sang her songs in the old language, and her grandmothers taught her to make story quilts and maple candy. On the island, Norvia was proud of her Ojibwe heritage.

Things are different in the city. Here, Norvia’s mother forces her to pretend she’s not Native at all—even to Mr. Ward, Ma’s new husband, and to Vernon, Norvia’s irritating new stepbrother. In fact, there are a lot of changes in the city: ten-cent movies, gleaming soda shops, speedy automobiles, ninth grade. It’s dizzying for a girl who grew up on the forested shores of Lake Michigan.

Despite the move, the upheaval, and the looming threat of world war, Norvia and her siblings—all five of them—are determined to make 1914 their best year ever. Norvia is certain that her future depends upon it… and upon her discretion.

But how can she have the best year ever if she has to hide who she truly is?

Sensitive, enthralling, and classic in sensibility (perfect for Anne of Green Gables fans), this tender coming-of-age story about an introspective and brilliant Native American heroine thoughtfully addresses assimilation, racism, and divorce, as well as everygirl problems like first crushes, making friends, and the joys and pains of a blended family. Often funny, often heartbreaking, The Star That Always Stays is a fresh and vivid story directly inspired by Anna Rose Johnson’s family history.

“INTIMATE.”—Publishers Weekly
“UNPUTDOWNABLE.”—Anne Bustard, author of Parents’ Choice Book Award Winner Blue Skies

 

EXCERPT 

 

About Anna Rose Johnson:

Anna Rose Johnson is a journalist, blogger, and seasoned correspondent for Inside Gymnastics. Anna is passionate about historical fiction, the Native experience, and writing for children. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribe; The Star That Always Stays is directly based on her great-grandmother. Find her at annarosejohnson.com.

Website | Twitter | Facebook Group | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon

 

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of THE STAR THAT ALWAYS STAYS, US Only.

 

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/4/2022 Yabookscentral Excerpt
7/4/2022 #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog Excerpt
7/5/2022 hodophile_z IG Review
7/5/2022 BookHounds YA Excerpt/IG Post
7/6/2022 The Paperback Princess Review/IG Post
7/6/2022 Rajiv’s Reviews Review/IG Post
7/7/2022 Kait Plus Books Excerpt/IG Post
7/7/2022 Two Chicks on Books Excerpt
7/8/2022 The Page Ladies Review/IG Post
7/8/2022 GryffindorBookishNerd Review/IG Post

 

Week Two:

7/11/2022 Log Cabin Library Excerpt
7/11/2022 The Momma Spot Review/IG Post
7/12/2022 One More Exclamation Review/IG Post
7/12/2022 @jaimerockstarbooktours IG Post
7/13/2022 Two Points of Interest Review/IG Post
7/13/2022 Nerdophiles Review/IG Post
7/14/2022 celiamcmahonreads on insta Review/IG Post
7/14/2022 Little Red Reads Review
7/15/2022 100 Pages A Day Review
7/15/2022 Books and Zebras IG Review

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Nancy says

    July 5, 2022 at 5:59 am

    I love that this book is is directly based on the author’s great-grandmother!

  2. Sherry says

    July 5, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    Sounds like a great book.

  3. bn100 says

    July 11, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    nice cover

  4. Jennifer Merrifield says

    July 17, 2022 at 4:42 am

    How wonderful to have a story where the main character is Native American. I am excited to learn how Norvia and her siblings try to make 1914 a great year. Can’t wait to read the book.

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