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  • Age Range: 8 - 12 years
  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Scribner; Reprint edition (June 3, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1451661541
  • ISBN-13: 978-1451661545
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,630 customer reviews)
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1.0 out of 5 starsIt pains me to say this...
By Debbi Feiner on June 18, 2013
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Because as other reviewers have said, The Glass Castle is one of my favorite books- but this seemed like it came from a different author and definitely for a younger readership. I pre-ordered it as well and couldn't wait for it to arrive. Then I couldn't wait to get to it, then for it to get better, and it just never did. Too many stereotypes and not an interesting enough plot were its biggest failings. Dysfunctional family books, stories of quirky and or bad parents, voices of young people telling tales of survival in tough circumstances are all of great interest to me, and I believe Jeanette Walls is a wonderful writer. Having said that, I still was very disappointed by this book.
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2.0 out of 5 starsReads Like Disappointing YA Fiction
By vickya on June 12, 2013
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There is no bigger fan of The Glass Castle, and I dislike giving a poor review, but I found Silver Star to be sadly disappointing. And let me be clear, Silver Star fails all on its own - and not because it doesn't measure up to the transcendence of Glass Castle. While it contains a fair amount of action, it feels thin and lacking in depth.

i won't rehash the plot lines since other reviewers have done a good job already. My take about 30 pages in was that this book should be marketed for teen readers. While the painful "bad mother" themes were revisited in this book, Walls did so with superficiality and hasty wrap-ups of mini plot lines, shallow dialogue, and quite frankly, cardboard villains and good guys. I don't see where the 4 and 5 stars are coming from, but that is the beauty of subjectivity. Books mean something different to everyone. Fans of Walls have been waiting for this book. It was such a letdown.
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2.0 out of 5 starsIt reads like a POORLY written YA fiction book
By T. L. Preble on June 25, 2013
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
Loved Walls' "Glass Castle" and "Half-Broke Horses". Totally disappointed with Silver Star. One reviewer said it reads like a YA fiction....I've read many wonderful YA fiction books, and this was poorly written. Boring, predictable and overly simple. Seems written more for middle school girls than adult fiction.
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3.0 out of 5 starsDisappointing!
By Jon (Scott Reads It!) on June 22, 2013
Format: Hardcover
"Find the magic," Mom always said. "And If you can't find the magic," she added, "then make the magic."

The Silver Star is one of those books that I loved but at the same time I'm not sure if it was all that great. On one hand, The Silver Star is an excellent, quick coming-of-age story but on the other hand it's kind of disappointing after reading The Glass Castle. The Glass Castle is my favorite non-fiction book ever written and it was just so mesmerizing The Silver Star doesn't exactly deliver the same emotional punch that The Glass Castle had but it's still an entertaining read. Thank you Scribner for providing me with an ARC of The Silver Star in exchange for a honest review.

If you've read The Glass Castle, parts of The Silver Star may seem pretty similar to you. Negligent, abusive mother mistreats her kids who are way smarter than all the other adults. The kids have to fend for themselves in a tough world where it's seems like everyone is out to get them. The family is constantly running away from their problems and the world isn't so kind to them.

The Silver Star is a story written in the same vein as The Glass Castle. There are themes about growing up, family, and loyalty spread out through the novel. The Silver Star explores racial and socioeconomic boundaries but Walls doesn't develop these themes well. The way Walls explores racial boundaries is pretty basic and doesn't really go beyond the fact that racism is bad. This book is marketed as an adult novel but it feels more like a Middle Grade or YA novel.

I really liked the characters Walls created in this novel even though they do share similarities with the characters from The Glass Castle. Jean and Liz were interesting protagonists and I loved how resourceful.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsAnother gem by a writer who knows all about resilience
By Vivian Fransen on June 11, 2013
Format: Hardcover
Any readers who grew up in the midst of disturbing family circumstances--with
or without chicken potpies--may find this story of special interest. Once again,
Jeannette Walls tells an engaging story with unpredictable twists and turns, providing
a treasure chest of insights on family dynamics along the way. I enjoyed the charm
of her wordplay and expressions ("tire-kickers," "bandersnatches," "rigor buttis").
And I love the way she inspires me to think about how the bond between two sisters
can be the key to survival. Yes, it's clearly marked as a novel, but parts of the story
sure ring true to me.

It's a winner. A great read for the beach, a rainy day, or to jumpstart a lively
conversation at a book group...or even with your own family.

Bravo, Jeannette. You've done it again! Keep writing.
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4.0 out of 5 starsNew readers won't be disappointed
By Ashley C, on June 12, 2013
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This book is definitely along the same vein as "The Glass Castle" and "Half-Broke Horses" - many of the themes are the same - but this is a slight step below. If this had been my first Jeannette Walls book, I would have loved it, but since it is my third, I felt the ending was slightly rushed and that the writing was a little too cutesy at times. However, this is like comparing two exceptional pieces of art against a third good piece by the same artist. It's still pretty good, just not as great as the first two.

That being said, I would still recommend this book as a pretty quick read (I read it in one sitting on a 5-hour train ride) and it completely kept my attention. I look forward to more work by Jeannette Walls.
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3.0 out of 5 starsWell written but sort of meanders

I'm not sure why it ended the way it did. I'm really not sure what to take away from it the character was interesting but I didn't get a lot out of this book.

Published 1 day ago by PamO
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Loved this book! A friend recommended it to me. I'd like to read something else by this author.

Published 2 days ago by Nancy
4.0 out of 5 starsI enjoyed it!

This was a nice, uncomplicated, but interesting story. It has oddball characters, a small town, kids . . . Yep, I liked it!

Published 2 days ago by Anne
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Good read.

Published 14 days ago by TTH
3.0 out of 5 starsI keep hoping for something on par with her first book.

**Extremely mild spoiler here**

Every book by Jeannette Walls says "Author of 'The Glass Castle'" on the front cover. Read more

Published 22 days ago by Pearlh
2.0 out of 5 starsBig disappointment

I got this book because I enjoyed the author's two memoirs, but this was a big disappointment. My biggest complaint is that too many of the plot devices were not believable. Read more

Published 22 days ago by apty
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

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Published 23 days ago by PETER BONNA
5.0 out of 5 starsI love love LOVE this book

I love love LOVE this book! Jeannette Walls is such an inspiration and I think we can all learn a thing or two from Bean about optimism. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Riley Moran
3.0 out of 5 starsThis novel is an easy read. Two sisters make their way across the ...

This novel is an easy read. Two sisters make their way across the country after their flaky mom vanishes. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Tiffany Starr
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent book. Kept my attention all the way

Excellent book. Kept my attention all the way through

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