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Star of Light

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Star of Light is a beautiful, yet sensitive fictional book (though it seems like non-fiction) . Set in North Africa, this book is about a little boy named Hamid and his blind sister, Kinza. Because Kinza is blind and a girl, a double curse in that part of the world, Hamid's stepfather wants to sell her to a beggar who will use her to make money. But Hamid loves Kinza and is determined to save her from an inevitable life of abuse. So he steals her away and brings her to a strange English nurse who loves all children no matter how they look or what disabilities they have. Truly a spellbinding book. I liked this book because I felt like I was there, in North Africa, years before I was born. If you like this book I would also recommend The Rainbow Garden,also written by Patricia St. John, and The Hidden Jewel.

This is the story of a father-less boy named Hamid, who went on a journey to save his little, blind sister from danger and a life of sorrow, darkness, and unhappiness. As Hamid embarks on this journey, the outcome is a life of freedom, the joy of seeing his sister happy and unharmed, and the Everlasting Love of God. The author shows her knowledge of God and preaches through a kind nurse who gives shelter to poor African children (and adults!). This book makes you think of the misfortune of others, and to see the little things in life that bring great joy. I would recomend this book no matter what.

Star of Light was one of those books that you can't put down until the end. Sometimes you can predict what will happen but most of the time you will be surprised. This story is about a happy family who lives in North Africa, but after the father dies the mother gets re-married to a mean guy. They find out their littlest baby girl, Kinza, is blind so the mean stepfather says she is no good and they will have to sell her to the old beggar man in town. The mother is very upset so she tells her oldest son Hammid to run away with the baby. They have to carefully find their way to a kind missionary's house while the evil stepfather is after them.

This book will give you an idea of life in the streets, in a missionary's home, and as a blind girl in long ago times. The ending is happy, but not so happy that you think, "well that was totally unrealistic." I think the author is very talented and kids of all ages will enjoy this book, whether it is read aloud to them or they read it themselves. Boys and girls will like it equally because there are two main characters, one's a boy and one's a girl.

If you want to find out more READ THE BOOK!

I highly recommend this book for child and adult alike. I was as absorbed by it as my children. It is a clear picture of the workings of God's spirit and his love and mercies for all.

Star of Light is a beautiful, yet sensitive fictional book (though it seems like non-fiction) . Set in North Africa, this book is about a little boy named Hamid and his blind sister, Kinza. Because Kinza is blind and a girl, a double curse in that part of the world, Hamid's stepfather wants to sell her to a beggar who will use her to make money. But Hamid loves Kinza and is determined to save her from an inevitable life of abuse. So he steals her away and brings her to a strange English nurse who loves all children no matter how they look or what disabilities they have. Truly a spellbinding book. I liked this book because I felt like I was there, in North Africa, years before I was born. If you like this book I would also recommend The Rainbow Garden,also written by Patricia St. John, and The Hidden Jewel.

Enter a culture where being born a girl or any infirmity is cause for the child to be discarded or used to earn money. His mother's remarries and the stepfather intends to sell Kinza to a begger - why? Kinza is a girl and she is blind.

Hamid and Kinza leave their home and find a Christian missionary who provides for them and many others. This is an excellent look into other cultures and their value of personhood, a glimpse into the Christian culture which values life regardless of a person's physical or mental capacity, Christian missionaries, adoption and so many other issues.

It does have a positive ending so it's appropriate for the 7+ age group as a read aloud.

Hamid's baby sister is blind. Once his stepfather finds this out, baby Kinza is going to be sold to a beggar, because people take pity and give generous money to blind children.

So, a plan is hatched. Hamid will sneak away with his sister. He will journey until he finds the home of the English nurse in another town, many days away. Hamid's mother told him that this nurse can heal Kinza's sight.

This was a wonderful story that I enjoyed very much. Many lessons can be learned by reading it.
Once again, a fantastic story by Patricia St. John!

Star of light is a wonderful book about the journeys and adventures of four characters; Hamid, Kinza, (Hamid's younger sister), Jenny - a girl from England, and Rosemary - an English nurse who moved to Morocco to help the people there. The story really takes off when Hamid's father makes a deal to sell Kinza to a mean beggar who will use her to beg. Hamid's mother tells him to escape with Kinza to the nurse's home.
The writer uses a lot of descriptive words and once you start reading you will find it hard to stop. I thought it was a good story because it teaches the reader something, as well. I give it five stars.

Star Of Light is an adventurous book of fiction. It was written by Patricia St John and published by Moody Press in 2002. All 158 pages are filled with dangerous exitment.

In Star Of Light there are two main characters Hamid, a brave and kind person and his sister Kinza, who is a blind girl who loves life. They live in the deasert plains of Africa in a small village.

When Kinza and Hamind`s step father decides to sell Kinza to a blind beggar, their mother told Hamid to take Kinza and secretly travel to to a village. Living in the village is and english nurse she said. Surley the nurse sill take Kinza in. When Kinza and Hamid finnaly got to the village, Hte nurse did take Kinza in. She gave her warm food and fresh clothes to wear.

While Kinza and her friend Jenny were walking, Kinza`s step father kidnapped Kinza. Jenny told the nurse and Hamid and her went to get Kinza back. When they returned home Jenny asked why they had bought Kinza back for such a high price. The nurse said, " I love Kinza just like God does, because god loves me, I pour out my love on Kinza.

This book is interesting because so much excitment was going on. The best part was when the nurse told Jenny why she loved Kinza so much. Star Of Light is a very adventurous book that you should read.

This has been one of my favorite books since I got it on my 10th birthday some 40 years ago. I give it to my nieces, nephews and grandkids when they turn 10 or 11 as well. A great picture of sacrifice and redemption!Star of Light