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I loved this book. The characters, the setting, the plot, the whole thing. Indie is a very endearing, but flawed character. She desperately wants to be a better person, one who doesn't embarrass her sister or lose family pets (a lobster). I think most human beings have a desire to be better than we are. For Indie, after making a wish and 'tracing' her favorite constellation, she believes she is making progress. Before long however, she is hiding things from her family and pretending to be someone she isn't comfortable with. Both Indie and her sister Bebe are sympathetic characters, but at times I found myself torn. Part of me understood completely where both girls were coming from (the kid side of me) and the adult part of me winced at some of the poor decisions that were made. Owen adds a sweet and sensitive note to the book and more than once I wanted to give him a great big hug.

Moulton does a fabulous job creating a believable setting. I could almost feel the fresh ocean breeze or taste the delicious candy or feel the sand beneath my tows. I found myself wishing that I could visit this place.

Plotwise, I enjoyed watching Indie slowly come to a sense of herself and what it truly means to be yourself. Some of the plot elements I picked up on pretty early, I did not however find this annoying as they were presented in a fresh, interesting way. The themes of friendship, loyalty, and family were beautifully presented and I did not feel in the slightest like they were old or worn out plot lines.

Overall, I highly recommend this book as a great read and a great read-a-loud. There is much here worth discussing. I liked this so much that I immediately picked up Flutter, Erin Moulton's debut middle grade novel.


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Tracing Stars Erin E Moulton 9780399256967 Books Reviews

This book is soo good I cried when Owen and Indie got in a fight but that made it so much better I am so excited to read the 2end book!!!
Really good book for children ages 10-12 to read it was a good book about understanding each other I liked it
IT WAS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR MY DAUGHTER AND SHE LOVES THE BOOK
Tracing stars has a lot of heart to it I really liked reading it. I think it has a good meaning that I go along with too. Keep writing books Erin E Moultin I also plan to be an author)
My niece wanted this for Christmas...I was thrilled when I found it and even more so, when I received it SO quickly! Seller is awesome. The book is perfect...and it is going to make my niece very happy on Xmas Day! -) Thanks again!!
Charming and full of heart, Tracing Stars is the story of friendship, family loyalty and what happens when the two collide. The fast paced, funny and irresistible writing beautifully captures summer life in the New England seaside town where Indie Lee Chickory, the plucky, inventive and good-hearted protagonist, isn't afraid to break rules to save what she loves and in the process discovers what it means to be yourself.
After reading Flutter, Erin Moulton's first book I was waiting for more stories of the "sisters" but even though Tracing Stars has all new and different characters, she still manages to take you right into their hearts and lives, loving and learning with them.

This is a wonderful story for young adults in this age of perfection, letting them know that there are many different aspects of perfection, and that no one person should claim that only THEIR perfection is the correct one. "It doesn't matter what anyone thinks" is a very true statement many children and young adults need to believe in. Being true to your friends is most important, and often more important than "fitting in with the crowd".

Well written, a wonderful story with a very real life lesson included.
I loved this book. The characters, the setting, the plot, the whole thing. Indie is a very endearing, but flawed character. She desperately wants to be a better person, one who doesn't embarrass her sister or lose family pets (a lobster). I think most human beings have a desire to be better than we are. For Indie, after making a wish and 'tracing' her favorite constellation, she believes she is making progress. Before long however, she is hiding things from her family and pretending to be someone she isn't comfortable with. Both Indie and her sister Bebe are sympathetic characters, but at times I found myself torn. Part of me understood completely where both girls were coming from (the kid side of me) and the adult part of me winced at some of the poor decisions that were made. Owen adds a sweet and sensitive note to the book and more than once I wanted to give him a great big hug.

Moulton does a fabulous job creating a believable setting. I could almost feel the fresh ocean breeze or taste the delicious candy or feel the sand beneath my tows. I found myself wishing that I could visit this place.

Plotwise, I enjoyed watching Indie slowly come to a sense of herself and what it truly means to be yourself. Some of the plot elements I picked up on pretty early, I did not however find this annoying as they were presented in a fresh, interesting way. The themes of friendship, loyalty, and family were beautifully presented and I did not feel in the slightest like they were old or worn out plot lines.

Overall, I highly recommend this book as a great read and a great read-a-loud. There is much here worth discussing. I liked this so much that I immediately picked up Flutter, Erin Moulton's debut middle grade novel.