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A Handful of Stars

Cynthia Lord
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45 pages • 1 hour read

Cynthia Lord

A Handful of Stars

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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  • Summary

  • Background

    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses

  • Chapters 1-7

  • Chapters 8-14

  • Chapters 15-21

  • Character Analysis

  • Themes

  • Symbols & Motifs

  • Important Quotes

  • Essay Topics

    • Tools

  • Discussion Questions

    • Essay Topics

    1.

    Explore the theme of friendship in A Handful of Stars. How do Lily’s relationships with Hannah, Lucky, and Salma evolve throughout the story?

    2.

    How does Lily’s friendship with Salma challenge stereotypes about people from different cultural backgrounds?

    3.

    Analyze the impact of the beauty pageant on Lily’s perception of herself and her role in the community.

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