Please try again later. Your display name should be at least 2 characters long. The Star Outside my Window Summary. But I don't want to be the kind that looks for old stars that have already been burning for millions of years. Seeing through Aniyah’s eyes we feel her innocence and the way it clouds her understanding of events, but with our adult experiences we are able to read between lines that she cannot yet see, and we want to protect her from the hurt to come. The orders go into our warehouse to be picked, packed and where appropriate consolidated into one parcel. 'I've always wanted to be a Star Hunter. You submitted the following rating and review. The Star Outside my Window. Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB. But I don't want to be the kind that looks for old stars that have already been burning for millions of years. We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. Please select a reason for reporting this review: We have recently updated our Privacy Policy. With her life in disarray, she knows just one thing for sure: her mum isn't gone for ever. I want to find the brand new ones - the ones that have only just been born and are searching for the people they've left behind...'Following the disappearance of her mum, 10-year-old Aniyah suddenly finds herself living in foster care. Available in shop from just two hours, subject to availability. Your order qualifies for free UK delivery. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Please enter your email address below and we'll send you a link to reset your password. Pre-Order, Jan 19, 2021 We are currently reviewing your submission. If you have changed your email address then contact us and we will update your details. and carefully made my wish to the star outside my fogged up window i layed back down my eyes blinking shut a smile on my face i fell asleep with the sweet though that it might actually come true that star still shines outside my window every night my wish never came true Deja Noelle Rupp. From the award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class comes a middle grade novel about the power of hope to sustain even when tragedy strikes. Customers ordering for delivery outside of the UK will be responsible for payment of any additional taxes payable including VAT, and will be required to pay extra for clearance if needed. The review must be at least 50 characters long. Following the initial email, you will be contacted by the shop to confirm that your item is available for collection. I hope no child ever goes through what Aniyah went through, but if a child in my class ever does go through a similar situation, then I hope it might enable them to seek help. At Books 2 Door, we strongly recommend you to check all additional fees that may be applied with your customs officials to avoid unexpected charges.VATThe prices of our goods are final on our website, inclusive of VAT where applicable (books are currently zero rated). Following the disappearance of her mum, 10-year-old Aniyah suddenly finds herself living in foster care. I would not use the book for whole-class reading or for teaching about domestic abuse; I think it’s too sensitive a topic which needs to be covered very carefully, and a novel isn’t the best medium for such delicate teaching. Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children's Fiction Book of the Year 2020, From the Overall Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019. Orders over £100Express Delivery:  Free - (1-2 working days) There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. For delivery outside of the UK, your shipment may be levied in accordance to import duties when goods are delivered to the destination country. I... Mixing the quirky with the confronting, The Star Outside My Window is another unqualified triumph from this bravest of authors. The Star Outside my Window Synopsis 'I've always wanted to be a Star Hunter. To make sure everyone else knows, too, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime–one that involves breaking into the Royal Observatory of London, and meeting the biggest star in Hollywood.This is an honest yet empathetic exploration of how people respond to difficult circumstances, told through the innocent voice of a ten-year-old girl. Skip to content. | ISBN 9780593302286 Mixing the quirky with the confronting, The Star Outside My Window is another unqualified triumph from this bravest of authors. | ISBN 9780593302279 The Star Outside my Window by Onjali Q. Rauf. I tend to prefer third person books over first person, but here first person was used to devastating effect in a way that I don’t think could have been achieved with third person. Poems by Deja Noelle Rupp: 24 / 32 « prev. Delicate parts of the process, such as finding out that you are going into foster care, are also shown. A child in foster care mentions that he does not see his sister anymore, as his sister finds the bad memories it brings back too difficult. ‘And people with the biggest, brightest hearts never end up in the ground. Book Title: The Star Outside My Window.Author: Onjali Q. Raúf.Publisher: Orion Children’s Books.First Published: 3rd October 2019.Reading Age: 9+. Would you like us to take another look at this review? You've successfully reported this review. With her life in disarray, she knows just one thing for sure: her mum isn't gone for ever. It does deal with some of the darkest themes possible for a children’s book; however, Onjali Q. Raúf’s masterful use of language and tone does a fantastic job of making it accessible to children. By continuing to browse the site you accept our Cookie Policy, you can change your settings at any time. But I don't want to be the kind that looks for old stars that have already been burning for millions of years. Thanks! Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. When scientists discover a new star acting strangely, Aniyah knows it’s really her mum.