Phoebe North

Starbreak Phoebe North

Brief Description: For all of her sixteen years, Terra has lived on a city within a spaceship that left Earth five hundred years ago seeking refuge, but as they finally approach the chosen planet, she is drawn into a secret rebellion that could change the fate of her people. Review Quotes: "A poignantly lovely frame story about leaving Earth and a lonely kid seeking something to invest in."Review Quotes: "Starglass" is a poignantly written, gripping tale. I just loved it. I really enjoyed the political intrigue, the depth of the characters, the suspense, and the twists and turns, all with the backdrop of space and interstellar travel, which I love. It all felt so original. I can't wait for the sequel."--James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner seriesReview Quotes: "Immersive and compelling, "Starglass" is sci-fi with both brains and heart. Terra's search for belonging and authentic human connection is one to savor."--Lenore Appelhans, author of "The Memory of After"Review Quotes: "Murder, rebellion, and spaceships done right: Phoebe North's "Starglass" gave me the best kind of chills. I can't wait to see what the sequel has in store."--Jodi Meadows, author of IncarnateReview Quotes: ""Starglass" is a richly imagined, beautifully written book. It's science fiction, mystery, and coming of age story all wrapped into one; creative but also firmly grounded in a real human experience, with all its loss, pain, and disillusionment but also beauty, hope, and belonging. A wonderful story."--Veronica Roth, #1New York Times bestselling author of DivergentReview Quotes: Starglass" is a poignantly written, gripping tale. I just loved it. I really enjoyed the political intrigue, the depth of the characters, the suspense, and the twists and turns, all with thebackdrop of space and interstellar travel, which I love. It all felt so original. I can't wait for the sequel. --James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner seriesReview Quotes: Immersive and compelling, "Starglass" is sci-fi with both brains and heart. Terra s search for belonging and authentic human connection is one to savor. --Lenore Appelhans, author of The Memory of AfterReview Quotes: Murder, rebellion, and spaceships done right: Phoebe North s "Starglass" gave me the best kind of chills. I can t wait to see what the sequel has in store. --Jodi Meadows, author of IncarnateBrief Description: In this sequel to "Starglass, " the "Asherah" has finally reached Zehava. There, Terra finds harsh conditions and a familiar foeNAleksandra Wolff, leader of her ship's rebel forces. As Terra and Aleksandra lock horns about how best to reach the alien city, they encounter violent beastsNand dangerous hunters. Marc Notes: After five hundred years, the Earth ship seventeen-year-old Terra and her companions were born and raised on arrives at Zehava, a dangerous, populated world where Terra must take the lead in establishing a new colony.; Ages 12 up. Publisher Marketing: Alien foes, forbidden romance, and uneasy alliances await in the sequel to "Starglass," which #1 "New York Times "bestselling author Veronica Roth called "a richly imagined, beautifully written book." The "Asherah "has finally reached Zehava, the long-promised planet. There, Terra finds harsh conditions and a familiar foe--Aleksandra Wolff, leader of her ship's rebel forces. As Terra and Aleksandra lock horns about how best to reach the alien city, they encounter violent beasts--and dangerous hunters. It's only when they're taken to the city as prisoners that Terra finally discovers Vadix, the boy who has haunted her dreams. But Vadix has a dark past of his own, and Aleksandra is intent on using violence to lead their tiny band to freedom. When the rebel leader gets humanity expelled from the planet, it's up to Terra, with Vadix by her side, to unite her people--and to forge an alliance with the alien hosts, who want nothing more than to see humanity gone forever. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 04/28/2014 (EAN 9781442459564, Hardcover)

Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2014 (EAN 9781442459564, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2014 (EAN 9781442459564, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 110 (EAN 9781442459564, Hardcover)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2014 pg. 52 (EAN 9781442459564, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 (EAN 9781442459564, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  North, Phoebe Phoebe North is the author of "Starglass" and "Starbreak". She received her MFA in poetry at the University of Florida. She lives in New York State with her husband, her daughter, and her cat. Visit her at PhoebeNorth.com.