Wishing Star Summer

By Beryl Young

Jillian Nelson, 11 years old and newly moved to Vancouver, has struck upon an ingenious solution to her friendless existence in grade six: Tanya, a Belarus girl exposed to Chernobyl radiation, will stay with the Nelsons on a summer exchange. But language barriers, poor health and culture shock strain the nascent friendship, and Jillian's jealousy and selfishness threaten to alienate Tanya in the very place she is meant to feel safe. Can Jillian put aside her anger and earn the friendship she has wished for? With a glossary of Russian words, this debut novel both inspires and instructs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551924501
• ISBN13: 9781551924502
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Raincoast Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.5" x 5.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Summer hit!

The title fits the book very well. When you read the first few chapters you wont be able to put this book down! The characters are very convincing and they make you laugh and cry. The story line is very good and and the writer makes you really think that its a true story. I liked the book cause it was a real situation that can really happen and does happen all the time it shows you to help others that are in need and if you volunteer you cant turn back when you don't want to do it any more. Thats why You should read this book.