Starfire and the Miracle Tree

by Steven Luna

Emmaline Starfire Donahue has a an angel has given her a feather from its wing – an honest-to-goodness angel feather that sparkles and shines and smells like rain! Everybody knows that nothing ever grows in Wahzaloo County except weeds and despair. But when Emmaline plants the feather in her front yard, it grows into a tree that bears miracles – enough for everyone in Wahzaloo! Rain falls for the first time in years, the bald grow hair, and the tone-deaf sing! Who would have believed it? If only her momma were there to share it with her…but she vanished nearly a year ago, and Emmaline’s world has been upside-down ever since. What made Momma disappear, and how will the tree help Emmaline overcome her sadness? With help from Daddy and some fantastic friends – and even a little from her mean-as-the-devil older sister, Juleene – Emmaline might finally understand the truth as she works her way toward a most astounding revelation... Starfire and the Miracle Tree is a magical realism tale that explores the issues of grieving and loss in a tender, whimsical way that will resonate with children and adults alike. For readers seven years and up.

122 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2015

About the author

Steven Luna likes making things up on a daily basis. This biography, though factual, is one of those things. He's the author of the absurdly humorous Joe Vampire series for grown-ups, the heart-wrenchingly serious Songs from the Phenomenal Nothing for almost-grown-ups, and the magical realism tale Starfire and the Miracle Tree for readers of all ages. Simeon Croom and the Treasure Star, his new comedy-adventure series, is now available.

Reviews

[Steven Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite writing experiences ever! I hope it comes through in the reading :)

[Caroline Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet and endearing tale! I wish we had a little of that magic in the real world.

[Benjamin Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kicks you right in the feelings.

[julie morse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written

This was feel good book. With all the chaos and uncertainty in our world, sometimes we need to believe in miracle, even if they are made up. This book reminded me that no matter how bad life gets if I have faith anything is possible

[Liz Fully Booked · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful and delightful story. It was just what I needed to bring back all the warm fuzzies I've been missing the last few weeks. Read this. You will not be sorry!