A Sliver Of Stardust

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From Marissa Burt, author of Storybound, comes a richly imagined middle grade fantasy. Full of magic and mystery, A Sliver of Stardust is the perfect adventure for fans of A Wrinkle in Time or The Emerald Atlas.

Wren Matthews thought shed outgrown nursery rhymes a long time ago. But that was before she knew that songs of twinkling little stars and four-and-twenty blackbirds were the key to an ancient, hidden magic.

Wrens discovery catapults her into a world of buried secrets, strange dreams, and a mountain fortress under an aurora-filled sky. But just as she starts to master her unique abilities, her new world begins to crumble around her . . . and only she can save it.

Reviews

"Burt employs highly descriptive world building and plenty of action." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

PRAISE FOR STORY'S END: "Hits the ground running. There are a lot of compelling plotlines, and the book ends with an all-out bang." -- ALA Booklist

PRAISE FOR STORYBOUND: "An appealing fantasy. Strong writing and interesting characters make Una's journey enjoyable, and the overall result will have readers on the lookout for the planned sequel." -- Publishers Weekly

"A richly imagined world. Readers will enjoy the mind-bending fun of puzzling together small details." -- ALA Booklist

"Readers who love fantasy may see an opportunity to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa and unravel the plot, which twists and turns in on itself, with happy surprises." -- Kirkus Reviews

"With its unique twist (her roommate, for example, is a snooty Snow White), Una's adventures should charm those who enjoy fairy-tale reboots, and the cliff-hanger ending could ensure demand for a sequel." -- School Library Journal

Author Bio

When she was in school, Marissa Burt was forever getting notes sent home from teachers about reading novels during class. Shes worked as a social worker, barista, 5th grade teacher, childrens bookseller, faculty assistant, and reference librarian. Marissa grew up in Oregon, and drifted eastward through Colorado, Illinois, Tennessee, and South Carolina before coming back home to the Pacific Northwest. She now lives in the Seattle area with her husband and three sons. You can visit her online at www.marissaburt.com.