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Product Description Angel has been abandoned; suddenly she's in charge - not just of her little brother, but of her stubborn great-grandma too. In a dreary and lonely world there is only one bright spot - a mysterious stranger who appears on clear nights to teach Angel all about the stars.Themes: family, responsibility, coming of age, friendship, cultural differencesTeaching Focus:* Strong character development with opportunity for drama activities* Rich in language work, especially American English* Skilled use of tension and suspense links to chapters and drives plot* Strong but subtle development of major themesRecommended for students in Years 7 and 8 Review `Katherine Paterson's compassion and skill at portraying Angel's vulnerability and that of her inadequate parents, as well as the effect on a family of a parent in prison, is exceptional'Financial Times Magazine About the Author Katherine Paterson is an internationally acclaimed author who has won the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award for Children's Literature (USA), and the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Award