Quintessence

Quintessence
Jess Redman
RRP:
NZ$ 18.99
Our Price:
NZ$ 15.19
Paperback
h194 x 130mm - 400pg
4 May 2021
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250791849
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Quintessence is an extraordinary story from Jess Redman about friendship, self-discovery, interconnectedness, and the inexplicable elements that make you you. Find the Elements. Grow the Light. Save the Starling. Three months ago, twelve-year-old Alma moved to the town of Four Points. Her panic attacks started a week later, and they haven' t stopped--even though she' s told her parents that they have. She' s homesick and friendless and every day she feels less and less like herself. But one day she finds a telescope in the town' s junk shop, and through its lens, she watches a star--a star that looks like a child--fall from the sky and into her backyard. Alma knows what it' s like to be lost and afraid, to long for home, and she knows that it' s up to her to save the star. And so, with the help of some unlikely new friends from Astronomy Club, she sets out on a quest that will take a little bit of science, a little bit of magic, and her whole self. This title has Common Core connections.
"A fanciful adventure with a rich emotional core and a fairy tale flair. An emphasis on Alma' s mental health and circular thought patterns proves an effective complement to the story' s magical elements, as her new endeavor and friends grant her the resilience to navigate her needs. Reminiscent of Neil Gaiman' s Stardust, this is a clever, entertaining story with its own distinct identity. " --Publishers Weekly"Redman' s writing shines [in] the portrayal of Alma' s mental health and its effect on her sense of self and on those around her. . . Reassuring, especially to kids struggling to articulate their own feelings in the face of lingering stigma about mental health. " --The Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books"A wildly imaginative tale full of wonder and hope that is grounded in our everyday world and the very real problems that today' s children face. " --Megan Frazer Blakemore, author of The Story Web "A magical, wondrous book. . . The story is beautifully written and gave me chills almost constantly--with that magic-just-around-the-corner feeling. " --Gillian McDunn, author of Caterpillar Summer "As bright and magical as a falling star, Quintessence is a beautifully told story that collided with my heart and set it aglow. " --Heather Kassner, author of The Bone Garden "While firmly grounded in real-world issues, Quintessence shimmers with the perfect amount of magic. Redman' s deft, sympathetic portrayal of anxiety, a welcome and important addition to the middle grade canon, blends with scientific references to astronomy that are sure to engage young readers. Well-rounded, relatable, and resilient characters working together in a captivating setting make this the perfect read for fans of STEM and the stars. " --Sarah Baughman, author of The Light in the Lake
Jess Redman is the author of The Miraculous, which Kirkus called "layered, engaging, and emotionally true" in a starred review. She is a therapist and currently lives in Florida with her husband, two young children, an old cat named SoulPie, and a fish named Annie.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781250791849
Published: 4 May 2021
Published In:
Imprint: Square Fish
Publisher: Square Fish
Format: Paperback
Height: 194mm
Width: 130mm
Pages: 400

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