The Star Outside My Window
Onjali Q. Raúf
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
WINNER OF THE DIVERSITY BOOK AWARDS, CHILDREN (UK) 2020
’I’ve always wanted to be a Star Hunter…
But I don’t want to be the kind that looks for old stars that have already been burning for millions of years. I want to find the new ones – the ones that have only just been born and are searching for the people they have left behind…’ Following the disappearance of her mum, 10-year-old Aniyah suddenly finds herself living in foster care. With her life in disarray, she knows just one thing for sure: her mum isn’t gone for ever. Because people with the brightest hearts never truly leave. They become stars. So when a new star is spotted acting strangely in the sky, Aniyah embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to make sure everyone knows who it belongs to. An adventure that involves the Royal Observatory of London, a mischievous scurry of squirrels and the biggest star in Hollywood… Told through the innocent voice of a child, this story that explores the subtle faces and endless impacts of domestic violence, and celebrates the power of hope and resilience, from Onjali Raúf, the award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class.Parental guidance recommended: issues relating to domestic abuse included
Reviews
A heartwarming story about a foster child seeing a star which is her mum. I loved this book but maybe don't see the back of it like acknowledgements. I will definitely recommend this book to you
Senorita Ariel Mystery 04.12.2024
Hard hitting, but enjoyable.
Captain Cornetto Aardvark 01.09.2024
This story is about Aniyah and Noah going to a foster home because their Mum has died. Their Dad beat up their Mum, and is too evil to look after them. So someone else has to take care of them. At the foster home they meet two boys called Ben and Travis who are kind and help them to get to London to the Royal Observatory. Aniyah believes her Mum has turned into a star and wants to name the star after her Mum.
Mademoiselle Letizia Sofa 29.07.2024
I really enjoyed this book
Madam Petunia Desperado 29.07.2024
I rated it four out of five beceause it is a bit of a sad story but very you want to read more
Doctor Honeycomb Moonlight 23.07.2024
good
Fairy Flopsy Mildew 22.07.2024
It was fascinating reading it
Queen Harmonica Sheep-Dip 20.07.2024
Story about a foster girl and her life very good book
Chief Sketch Windchime 17.07.2024
It was absolutely brilliant how they were on an adventurous journey to find Aniyah's mum as I love adventure type books. The story made me care about things I hadn't thought of before and want to help people. It is lovely how Ben, Travis, Noah and Aniyah all work together to make sure Aniyah's mum's star does not get renamed when it already has a name. I highly recommend it.
Coach Pixie Fascination 12.07.2024
This book is about a girl whose mum died but she doesn't know how. One day on TV she sees a new star and thinks that's her mum but online the professors are having a vote to name it. The girl doesn't want the star to be named wrong so on Halloween she goes ALL the way to London… I like the book because it's dramatic and sad and even happy at the same time.
Princess Iggy Bacon-slicer 15.09.2023
Star Reviewer
amazing
Doctor Race-car Squirrel 05.09.2023
It was very energetic with people constantly moving about. It was a very good book and I would recommend it to people aged 10-14.
Earl Hercules Casserole 04.09.2023
A wonderful book that had me very close to tears about a girl whose mum has been murdered by her dad (though she doesn’t realise that) & races to Greenwich to have a star named after her. It has all the thrill of adventure & racing against time that The Boy at the Back of the Class had & great characterisation of the different foster children.
Anonymous 31.08.2023
Excellent and it’s a really good book, with the surprise at the end
Queen Fenella Buffalo 28.08.2023
Loved the book
Anonymous 23.08.2023
I feel sorry for Aniyah and her brother Noah because at the end of the book, they discovered that their Dad murdered their Mum.
Duchess Blossom Glitterball 21.08.2023
I thought it was drama, but it is more adventure. Great ending.
Anonymous 15.08.2023
The best thing ever to read
Senorita Flossy Fascination 10.08.2023
Star Reviewer
I love this author! This book was as good as all their others. I would recommend this book along with The Boy at the Back of the Class and The Lion Above the Door.
Marshal Diamond Quest 06.08.2023
Love it, it's the best book ever (in my opinion)!
Senorita Venus Vesuvius 01.08.2023
