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.
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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 |
I love that this book is is directly based on the author’s great-grandmother!
Sounds like a great book.
nice cover
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.