North of Supernova [Paperback]

When Stella's world is shaken up by her father's surprise engagement, she takes fate into her own hands with astrology, tarot, and crystals in this irresistible, heartfelt middle grade novel

Stella North (Virgo) has waited her whole life for a coveted birthday party invite that will guarantee a friend-filled summer in Washington. Forget summer, this opportunity could change heruniverse. Maybe in this universe, shell have less anxiety about big things, like the growing absence of her addict mom, and small things, like what everyone else is thinking or what shes wearing or or or& breathe.

But those perfect summer plans implode when her Dad returns with a surprise from his business trip: his new fianc?e, Whitney. Even worse, Stella and her brother have to spend the next couple of weeks in Whitneys Las Vegas home pretending like these absolute strangers are her family. At least her potential stepsister feels the same way about ruining their parents wedding. Together, the girls set out to discover (and ultimately change) the future through astrology, crystals, and even Magic 8 Balls. Yet nothing can predict the surprising friends, new maybe-more-than friends, and ghosts from the past that Stella encounters on her quest to find calm in a galaxy beyond control.

Godwin Books

Lindsey Leavittis a Leo sun/Sagittarius rising, which makes her skilled at traveling, studying and sleeping in. She grew up in Las Vegas and now lives in the snowy mountains with her big, blended family. She is the author of over fifteen books for kids and teens. Lindsey has an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

North of Supernovais a triumph. Equal parts spirited and spiritual, heartbreaking and hopeful, it presents all the complicated truths about adolescence, blended families, and addiction in a story that middle grade readers will love.  Dan Gemeinhart, author ofJunior Library Guild selectionCoyote Sunrise
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