Marcasite Stars

By Cathleen Cherry

Synopsis:When Ellery and Edie's alcoholic father once again forgets to pick them up from school, the girls set out in pursuit of something, a new family, perhaps? Too young to realize the repercussions of their actions, a chain of events ensues that forces Ellery to realize that things aren't ever quite what they seem as she searches for a sense of home and belonging that she's never experienced and desperately needs. Reviews:"Exceptional development of character and mood" - H. Hartley"My feeble memory goes back many decades to the Marcasite in my simple childhood rock collection. But this glimpse of the past soon was transformed into walking in the shoes of the elder tot Ellery as the two waifs trotted from their own despairing past to search for something, almost anything but what they had. Soon one becomes a child again and can see things as simple truths; water gurgling out the drain, the grey ring around the tub, fluffy pink towels, the deep expressions of their newly found miracle savors, and then the fear and anxiety of their future outcome. Looking forward to your next publishing episode." - D. Thornburg"I just finished Marcasite Stars! Loved it. As a school social worker, the story is all too familiar. I love that it highlights the girls' resilience... It's a trait that children seem to possess even in the worst circumstances. When is your next book coming?" - S. Crawford""I devoured your book, with a cup of coffee, for breakfast. It touched my heart. Well done." - T. Theisen

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615582923
• ISBN13: 9780615582924
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Chez Cerise
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"