Barty's Star (1903)

By Norman Rowland Gale

Book Overview

Barty's Star is a novel written by Norman Gale and originally published in 1903. The story follows the life of Barty, a young boy who lives in a small English village with his mother and his grandfather. Barty is fascinated by the stars and spends much of his time gazing up at the night sky.One night, Barty sees a shooting star and becomes convinced that it is a sign that something important is going to happen. He sets out on a series of adventures, hoping to discover the meaning of the star and fulfill his destiny.Along the way, Barty meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of gypsies, a wise old woman, and a band of robbers. He also learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the power of belief.Barty's Star is a charming and whimsical tale that captures the innocence and wonder of childhood. It is a timeless classic that is sure to delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116458474X
• ISBN13: 9781164584742
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"