 Loading...  | Where to hide a star Author: Jeffers, Oliver | |
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Summary:
When Star is accidentally lost during a game of hide and seek, Boy and Penguin travel to the ends of the Earth to find her, only to discover that she's been found by someone new. What to do when you learn that something that brings you joy brings other people joy as well?
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/01/24)
School Library Journal (-) (12/06/24)
Booklist (+) (10/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 12/06/2024 K-Gr 2—In Jeffers's latest, a boy is best friends with a penguin and a star. When the star is forgotten at sea, the boy and the penguin embark on a quest to find her—but the star drifts to a far-off shore and finds a friend of her own. The boy calls a Martian on the phone to aid in the search. An impromptu game of hide-and-seek ensues, after which the star is hung in the sky so that everyone can appreciate her. The penguin, a memorable character, becomes a background feature, and is eclipsed by the action. As with most picture books, the interplay of words and art creates multiple levels of understanding and perception. The use of panels will help readers anticipate what the characters can't possibly know is coming. The book's intended message is a good one, but with so many elements in the plot, young readers may struggle to grasp it. VERDICT Any new title from Jeffers is sure to attract attention. Due to the book's complex plot line, young readers will be more enamored of the whimsical, characteristic artwork.—Benjamin Ludwig - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
