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Under a Shooting Star

Maxine Trottier
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Under a Shooting Star

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1991

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Maxine Trottier

Under a Shooting Star

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japantown, San Francisco • 1940s

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Under a Shooting Star by Maxine Trottier follows Edward Wolf MacNeil, a mixed-race teenager in early 19th-century Ontario, as he navigates his bicultural identity and growing romantic feelings while escorting two American sisters to safety during the War of 1812. The fast-paced narrative explores Edward's internal conflict, historical events, and interactions with various cultures. The book includes references to war and violence.

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Emotional

Inspirational

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Under a Shooting Star by Maxine Trottier has been praised for its lyrical prose and rich historical detail. Readers appreciate the strong character development and the evocative depiction of the era. However, some critique it for a slow pace and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a well-received novel that captivates with its storytelling and emotional depth.

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Who Should Read Under a Shooting Star?

Readers who enjoy Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan or The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich will be captivated by Under a Shooting Star by Maxine Trottier. They are likely to appreciate historical fiction with rich cultural narratives, strong familial bonds, and themes of resilience set against the backdrop of early North American history.

Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japantown, San Francisco • 1940s

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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