Star

by Ondine Sherman

Your heart will never lead you astray Sky’s aunt and uncle are expecting a baby, her boyfriend Oliver seems more interested in their YouTube channel than in talking, her father is settling into life in West Creek, and her best friend Lucy is in a new relationship. The problem is, Sky is still trying to work out where she fits in. When she learns about a shocking animal rights situation close to home, Sky is desperate to help. She travels to an animal rights conference where, surrounded by people who share her beliefs, she finally feels like she belongs. But when she’s asked to take her activism to a new level, Sky starts to question what doing the right thing really means. Will she risk losing the tribe she’s spent so long searching for?

Paperback

Published January 5, 2021

About the author

Ondine Sherman is the author of YA fiction, the Animal Allies Series, with Pantera Press. The series includes Sky (April, 2019), Snow (July 2019) and Star (August, 2020).

Vegan Living, an easy guide to a cruelty-free, vegan, plant-based life is Ondine's lastest book and will come out with Pantera Press in late 2020.

Ondine's memoir, The Miracle of Love was published in 2013 (Murdoch Books) and follows her journey with her twins with severe disabilities.

Ondine is a life-long animal advocate and is passionate about promoting respect and compassion for all creatures. In 2004, she and her father, Brian Sherman AM, founded Voiceless; the organisation is now one of Australia’s leading animal protection groups.

Ondine grew up in Sydney and now lives in Tel Aviv with her husband and three children. Her mischievous street cats, loyal dogs and rescue chickens all keep her entertained.

Reviews

[Charlotte Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh My God. This book was one of the best ones yet! I tension, the angst, It had me up until 1 am to finish this book in happy tears. Another amazing book by my Fav Author Ondine Sherman!

[Judy Wollin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this read. I liked the way it explored young romance and theical and moral dilemmas.
Sky is a vegan and a keen animal lover who idolises Stella, who is the director of Activists Unite - protectors of animals who cannot speak for themselves.
Sky also loves Oliver, but things have cooled since she kept her friendship with another boy from him.
Grieving her mother and still getting used to living with her aunt and uncle, Sky's life is in turmoil.
Olivert is preoccupied with getting enough likes on his YouTube videos to get accepted into film school. The pair upload a video of what they believe is a friend out hunting kangaroos, stomping on a joey to kill it. What was the truth, and how did they sort it out?
Recommended for readers 12 years and older.

[Michelle Orrelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ondine did it again. Every book in her series is interesting and fun to read. I recommend you get the lot, a welcome distraction during the lockdown. Perfect for young teen readers.

[Trigger Warning Database]

Trigger & Content Warnings

Death of a mother from cancer recounted

[Netty Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the development and growth of Sky and her relationship with all the other characters. Loved the storyline and really enjoyed reading this one.

[FrAnKiE JoNeS]

Absolutly Luv this book!
It really is just for anyone!
I thought nth much of it at first but then I fell in love!
pls give this book a go as it wont let you down!

[Sylvia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt like this book was too slow for me. Not the best book I’ve picked up.