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The Stars of Summer

By Tara Dairman

By Tara Dairman

By Tara Dairman

By Tara Dairman

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Part of All Four Stars

Part of All Four Stars

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May 03, 2016 | ISBN 9780147513182 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

Ebook $6.99

May 05, 2015 | ISBN 9780698173675 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About The Stars of Summer

    Joan Bauer meets Ruth Reichl–Tara Dairman’s charming sequel to All Four Stars brings Gladys Gatsby to summer camp.
    In this charming sequel to All Four Stars, eleven-year-old foodie Gladys Gatsby now has her first published review under her belt and is looking forward to a quiet summer of cooking and reviewing. But her plans quickly go awry when her friend Charissa Bentley delivers Gladys’s birthday gift: a free summer at Camp Bentley. As Gladys feared, camp life is not easy: she struggles to pass her swim test and can’t keep the other campers happy while planning lunches. The worst part is she can’t seem to sneak away for her latest assignment—finding the best hot dog in New York City.  Could this summer be the end Gladys’s reviewing career?

    “A scrumptious gem of a story!”—Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince for All Four Stars

    About The Stars of Summer

    “A scrumptious gem of a story!”—Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince for All Four Stars

    In this charming sequel to All Four Stars, eleven-year-old foodie Gladys Gatsby now has her first published review under her belt and is looking forward to a quiet summer of cooking and reviewing. But her plans quickly go awry when her friend Charissa Bentley delivers Gladys’s birthday gift: a free summer at Camp Bentley. As Gladys feared, camp life is not easy: she struggles to pass her swim test and can’t keep the other campers happy while planning lunches. The worst part is she can’t seem to get away from the annoying new “celebrity” camper and sneak away for her latest assignment—finding the best hot dog in New York City. But when it turns out her hot dog assignment was a dirty trick by a jealous reviewer, Gladys’s reviewing career may be over forever.

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    About Tara Dairman

    Tara Dairman is the author of the middle-grade novels All Four Stars, The Stars of Summer, Stars So Sweet, and The Great Hibernation. She holds a BA in creative writing from Dartmouth College and has traveled to more than ninety countries. Tara continually draws inspiration… More about Tara Dairman

    About Tara Dairman

    Tara Dairman is the author of the middle-grade novels All Four Stars, The Stars of Summer, Stars So Sweet, and The Great Hibernation. She holds a BA in creative writing from Dartmouth College and has traveled to more than ninety countries. Tara continually draws inspiration… More about Tara Dairman

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    May 03, 2016 | 352 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780147513182

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    May 05, 2015 | 336 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780698173675
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    Praise

    “Give this one to foodies as well as readers looking for a fun summer tale.”–School Library Journal

    “Readers themselves are trying to navigate the world between being a kid and becoming an adult, making this all very relatable. The story has a solid ending, but invites you to think of what things Gladys might do next. The book is a sequel to All Four Stars, but definitely stands alone.”–Children’s Literature 

    “A quest for an outstanding hot dog that blossoms into a family bonding experience, the real sense of understanding felt between old and new friends, plus plenty of humorous mishaps along the way should appeal to younger middle school students looking for a quick read during summer break.”–VOYA 

     

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