A Galaxy of Sea Stars

In "A Galaxy of Sea Stars," Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo crafts a touching middle-grade tale centered around eleven-year-old Izzy, whose life is in turmoil as she navigates her father's deployment and a new school. As she grapples with her changing family dynamics and the bonds of friendship, Izzy's world is further complicated by the arrival of Sitara, her father's former interpreter's daughter. Amidst her struggles to understand and accept their differences, Izzy faces a pivotal choice between comfort and loyalty, ultimately learning valuable lessons about bravery and the complexities of friendship.