Star for Beacon

By Leslie Savage Clark

Book Overview

""Star for Beacon"" is a novel written by Leslie Savage Clark. The story is set in the small town of Beacon, located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The main character is a young girl named Star, who is forced to grow up quickly after her mother dies and her father is sent to prison. Star is left to take care of her younger brother and sister, and struggles to keep her family together while facing poverty and social isolation.Despite the challenges she faces, Star is determined to make a better life for herself and her siblings. She dreams of going to college and becoming a writer, but knows that her circumstances make this unlikely. However, when a new teacher arrives in town, Star sees an opportunity to pursue her dreams. The teacher recognizes Star's talent and encourages her to pursue her writing, even offering to help her apply for scholarships.As Star begins to work towards her goals, she also becomes involved in a local political campaign. She learns about the injustices and corruption that have plagued her town for years, and becomes determined to make a difference. With the help of her teacher and a group of like-minded individuals, Star fights for justice and equality in her community.""Star for Beacon"" is a heartwarming and inspiring story of resilience, determination, and the power of community. It explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the importance of education and self-expression. The novel is a poignant reminder that even in the face of adversity, hope and change are possible.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: 1162750529
• ISBN13: 9781162750521
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"