Migrant of the Quiet Star

By Carlos Vieira

Migrant of the Quiet Star is a moving story of belonging, identity, and quiet strength.

Arise is born under gentle skies in the warm valleys of Abutirip, where families carry love like a second skin, and the river teaches every child to listen. When tragedy shatters his world, he is pushed toward an unexpected destiny, crossing the sea to the distant empire of Elira.

The moment Arise steps aboard the migrant ship Oshenel, his life begins to change. The ocean reveals loneliness, misunderstanding, and the silent corridors of a new land, yet it also names him, a survivor, a truth-bearer, a migrant with might.

In Elira, Arise faces a world where every glance carries judgement and every word feels heavy in his mouth. As he moves through cold rooms, unfamiliar customs, and clipped tongues, he learns that belonging is not something given; it is something grown. Slowly, he finds strength in the very parts of himself the world once overlooked.

Migrant of the Quiet Star is an emotionally rich novel about migration, resilience, and rediscovering voice, reminding us that no single story defines who we are, and that even the softest heart can rise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0473778394
• ISBN13: 9780473778392
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Arise Stories
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"