Starminster, 9780008626891
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Escape the shed, fly to a sky city, face hidden dangers.
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Starminster

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    1 May 2024

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Summary

Starminster: A Skybound Adventure

Astrid’s world is confined to the rhubarb shed, a place of safety from the dangers Mama warns of beyond the door. Astrid dreams of the world outside, of friendships and the farmhouse, but above all, she yearns to see the stars.

One night, a winged stranger appears, unlocking the shed and revealing Astrid’s true destiny. She is a Librae, destined for London Overhead, a secret city in the sky high above the Shard. Soon, wings of her own will s…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008626891
ISBN-10:0008626898
Series:Starminster
Author:Megan Hopkins
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:1 May 2024
Weight:260g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 25mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘A heartfelt debut glittering with magic, joy, and adventure’ Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair

‘A soaring adventure with magic and mystery at its heart, Starminster captured me from the first page’ Rachel Khoo, author of The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice

‘A soaring triumph of a debut, packed full of adventure and mystery. It blew me away’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star

‘A beautifully written story full of imagination, adventure and edge-of-your-seat excitement. I loved it.’ Hannah Gold, author of Finding Bear

‘A wonderfully imagined story set above and below the London skyline, Starminster is a magical debut full of wonderfully supportive friendships, fabulous worldbuilding and a whole lot of heart.’ Clare Povey, author of The Unexpected Tale series

About The Author

Megan Hopkins

Megan Hopkins is a Northern Irish writer who grew up in Belfast, Stuttgart, Chesterfield and Nairobi. She now lives in Kent with her husband and two young children. She is a secondary school English teacher with an MA in English Literature and Creative Writing from the Open University. She is a member of the Sevenoaks Bookshop Writing Group and was longlisted for WriteMentor’s Novel in Development Award 2022. Megan has always dreamt of flying. STARMINSTER was her opportunity to live that dream and share it with everyone who longs for endless skies.

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