[[catherine-bateson-rev]]Star and her mum try to get on with their lives after her dad dies, but it’s not easy with unpredictable artist Charlie and his bratty kids hanging around. Star desperately wants a best friend, and for most of the story the reader fills that role, making this a gorgeously intimate book.

While Star’s grief is genuine, it’s not oppressive and the story is fun as well as moving. She needs someone to listen to her thoughts and I was very happy to, but as she already has plenty of grown-ups in her life, give this lovely book to girls ages 9 and up.

[[emily-gale-staff-pic]] Emily Gale