An Owl Called Star
Helen Peters, Ellie Snowdon
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Average rating
The eighth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
Jasmine’s dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself…
When Jasmine and Tom discover an injured barn owl in the woods, they race to save his life. But as Star recovers, Jasmine realises that this beautiful bird is also a deadly hunter. Has Jasmine taken on more than she can handle?
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
Check out Jasmine’s other adventures:
A Duckling Called Button
A Sheepdog Called Sky
A Kitten Called Holly
and many more!
""Perfect for the young animal enthusiast"" – The Guardian
""Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith’s Sophie books"" – The Bookseller
Reviews
I liked it because at the end there were bat's and a hedgehog!
Inspector Merlin Ketchup 31.08.2025
It was really interesting to learn facts about barn owls in a fiction story.
Madam Viper Archer 27.08.2025
It was interesting, you got to see how an owl got better after being dazed. I enjoyed this book. It was fun learning about owls (and not to have a party without telling anyone!)
Princess Flopsy Desperado 20.08.2025
I loved it when they took care of the owl but they kept lots of secrets
Queen Petronella Slingshot 15.08.2025
I loved it when they took care of the owl but they kept lots of secrets
Queen Petronella Slingshot 15.08.2025
A good book.
Empress Heroica Vegas 14.08.2025
I liked Biscuit the Hamster the best because he hid in Tom's shoe. I liked Star because he was a Barn Owl and was found in a barn. He was really cold when they found him so Tom and Jasmine took him to Jasmin's Mum who is a vet. Once he was well and he could fly he accidentally went out of the cage and almost ate Biscuit! He was released back into the wild so it was a happy ending. I like owls because my Mum had one as a pet. I would recommend this book to people who like animal tales.
Baroness Pinky Satellite 31.07.2025
I liked Star and Nadia.Star was an owl and I never seen an owl and Nadia helped owl because it was hurt.I would recommend it for people that like the night and animals.
Madam Cupcake Bonsai 20.07.2025
Jasmine is my favourite person in the book, she is good at caring fro animals and is kind and likable. Another great read in the series.
Lady Mildred Piccalilli 31.08.2024
This was a good book for animal lovers.When Jasmine and Tom discover an injured barn owl in the woods,they race to save his life.But as Star recovers,Jasmine realises that this beautiful bird is also a deadly hunter.Has Jasmine taken on more than she can handle.My favourite character was Star.If you like birds you’ll love this.
Countess Bernice Ketchup 03.08.2024
I really enjoyed it since it talked about one of my favourite holidays Halloween!But I didn’t just like it because it that,There was some thrilling adventures and difficult times and not so good times they went through(Tom and Jasmine)But they worked together to keep going and I really enjoyed that.I also really enjoyed the ending when even though they had a rough day they said”This was the best Halloween ever.”
Officer Lacey Wheeliebin 02.08.2024
I like how tom and jasmine medic the owl back and then let the owl free at the end
Queen Peaches Sudoku 10.09.2023
It was really good that Jasmine rescued Star but super sad when they had to release her.
General Blossom Tyrannosaurus 30.08.2023
Star Reviewer
I thought that this book was very good and this is a fiction book. The person I liked the most was Jasmine. This book interested me because there was an owl in it and I like owls.
Senorita Blossom Moonbeam 16.08.2023
I loved that Jasmine and Tom rescued Star and how they released him at the end. It would be really exciting to watch a owl fly!
Princess Cynthia Armchair 07.08.2023
Very good I recommend this book
Sergeant Raccoon Pendragon 04.08.2023
A beautiful story about 2 children who find an injured Owl and nurse it back to health.
Professor Cupcake Possum 30.07.2023
Star Reviewer
I liked the book because they saved the life of a barn owl
Major Itchy Mozzarella 29.07.2023
This book is very interesting, I loved it because they were trying to save a owls life they treated him like a family member. I would recommend it to a person who likes animals.
Professor Jazzy Buffalo 09.07.2023
When Jasmine and Tom find an injured barn owl, they race to save him.But as star recovers Jasmine realises that this beautiful bird is also a deadly hunter. Has Jasmine taken more than she can handle. If you are an animal lover like Jasmine Green then this book is perfect for you!
Anonymous 29.12.2022
