SuitabookA handful of stars
Cynthia Lord
- Reading
- Pause when the story reaches the pageant or discussions of migrant life. Ask what seems fair, whose viewpoint is heard, and whether the story leaves any questions about belonging unresolved.
- Themes
- Friendship across different circumstances: Lily and Salma meet through Lily’s lost blind dog and develop a friendship while painting bee boxes for Lily’s grandfather. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Prejudice and migrant life: The book addresses prejudice and migrant life; the detail of how it is developed remains unclear. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The book brings prejudice and migrant life into a child-centred story. Consider whether your child would value talking about unfair treatment, cultural difference and the ways communities include or exclude people.