THE MUSIC THE STARS SANG
Author: TL Cervantes
Publisher: Hello Lilia Books
Published: 2020-04-08
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 1734888717
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →When daydreamer Adi is placed in foster care after being separated from her dying Gran, even the music she sees written in the sky and her new smarty-pants friend Rupe can’t keep her grief away. Nightmares peel off her bedroom walls and materialize, and Shadows pursue her. Once Adi and Rupe are chased into the magical kingdom of Dream Miners, where miners unearth dreams in the form of gems, Adi welcomes the escape. She feels at home, like she’s stepped into one of Gran’s stories. But Shadows taint the jeweled gardens blanketing the forest kingdom. Left unchecked, they are growing into a Darkness that will turn dreams into nightmares for children everywhere – unless Adi taps into her unpolished musical talent to stop it. In a world filled with music, star lore, and Shadow monsters, Adi must decide. Will she risk her own memories to protect the dreams of others? For readers who also enjoyed The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Kelly Barnhill; Circus Mirandus, by Cassie Beasley; and The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: “A girl in foster care, a musically-obsessed boy next door, gem-encrusted gardens, shadowy, fairy-like creatures, dreamy tales of starlight and moonbeams, and tragic sadness come together in this vivid new novel. Fans of Kelly Barnhill, Claire Legrand, and Holly Black will escape with this sad, funny, and charming, fantasy adventure.” “Beautifully written and lyrical, this is a story that defines love, loss, and magic in a whole new light. TL Cervantes has a dreamlike way of engaging readers, while also delicately dealing with deep issues. Perfectly suited for middle grade readers, and also delightfully reflective for an older reading audience.” "A Katherine Applegate style of amazing, with a healthy dose of heart pumping conflict that keeps readers on the edge of their seat." "The aura of the forbidden and unknown is scary here. Wow. Great tension between the two groups about the best way to defeat the darkness, and beautiful, visual writing - I can see so many pieces of their world!" “I really admired the vivid, imaginative imagery in these pages.” – V. Munro “Lovely, literary quality.” – P. Knapp "The final chapter wrapped up all the emotions that I was hoping to see. I feel like Adi is so real to me!" – H. Collingwood
