At the Sign of the Star

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Summary: A fascinating novel filled with details of 17th century life
Review: As the only child of a widowed bookseller in 17th century London, twelve-year-old Meg Moore stands to inheirit her father's entire estate. Because she is an heiress, Meg will be able to take part in the bookselling trade - her greatest wish - and will be able to chose her own husband. But Meg's entire future is changed when her father decides to remarry. Meg dislikes her new stepmother, Susannah, even though Susannah tries to be kind to her. She fears that Susannah will provide her father with a son that will take Meg's place as his heir, and that she will be reduced to marrying any man that will take her, or even worse, working as a maid. But over a year of change, Meg realizes that accepting Susannah can only bring good, and that there are ways that she can help influence her future, even if she is not an heiress. This was a fascinating glimpse into a time period that is not often written about in young adult fiction. Highly reccomend to teen fans of historical novels.

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Summary: A fascinating novel filled with details of 17th century life
Review: As the only child of a widowed bookseller in 17th century London, twelve-year-old Meg Moore stands to inheirit her father's entire estate. Because she is an heiress, Meg will be able to take part in the bookselling trade - her greatest wish - and will be able to chose her own husband. But Meg's entire future is changed when her father decides to remarry. Meg dislikes her new stepmother, Susannah, even though Susannah tries to be kind to her. She fears that Susannah will provide her father with a son that will take Meg's place as his heir, and that she will be reduced to marrying any man that will take her, or even worse, working as a maid. But over a year of change, Meg realizes that accepting Susannah can only bring good, and that there are ways that she can help influence her future, even if she is not an heiress. This was a fascinating glimpse into a time period that is not often written about in young adult fiction. Highly reccomend to teen fans of historical novels.

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Summary: Book Review: At the Sign of the Stars
Review: I thought that the book was alright. It wasn't the best that i have ever read though. I thought that it was hard to read because it's something like chapters within chapters. Another reason i didn't like it is because it wasn't the most exciting book to read. There wasn't much suspense in it. I also didnt't like the book because I didn't know much about the characters, or the coming of the characters.

I thought the worst part of the book was when Meg was arguing with her father. She said that when she was outside she saw a comet. Her father didn't believe her and he said that she was lying. I think that the reason her father was mad is because his wife died a year ago, and something with her saying that had to relate with her mother.

The story element that i found most vivid was the climax of the book. In the climax, Meg is writing her first book. The two vivid images that I would see would be the smell of the ink and her hand moving as she writes. The reason I would say this is because she was really into writing her book. This represents her writing as she thinks and dipping the pen in the ink.

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Summary: Book Review: At the Sign of the Stars
Review: Meg is the only child of a bookseller in Restoration London. She enjoys her current life and looks forward to a future of being her father's sole heir. As her father's only heir Meg has the luxury of being able to 1) enter the bookselling trade (which she loves) and 2) choose her own husband. Things change however, when her father decides to remarry. Instead of looking forward to the future Meg begins to dread the possibility of her new mother having a child. What if it was a boy? Meg would no longer be her father's heir and the future she covets would be gone. When Meg's worse fear eventually becomes a reality, she struggles to figure out a new future for herself. For me this was an interesting look at a time period that I was not familiar with. While I found the book to be an enjoyable read, I do not think your average teen reader would. I would only recommend it to teens that are already fans of historical novels.

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Summary: An interesting look at Restoration London
Review: Meg is the only child of a bookseller in Restoration London. She enjoys her current life and looks forward to a future of being her father's sole heir. As her father's only heir Meg has the luxury of being able to 1) enter the bookselling trade (which she loves) and 2) choose her own husband. Things change however, when her father decides to remarry. Instead of looking forward to the future Meg begins to dread the possibility of her new mother having a child. What if it was a boy? Meg would no longer be her father's heir and the future she covets would be gone. When Meg's worse fear eventually becomes a reality, she struggles to figure out a new future for herself. For me this was an interesting look at a time period that I was not familiar with. While I found the book to be an enjoyable read, I do not think your average teen reader would. I would only recommend it to teens that are already fans of historical novels.

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Summary: AT THE SIGN OF THE STAR
Review: This is a great book, whether or not you're a fan of historical fiction. When I picked this book out for my book report, I wasn't sure if I would like it but it's now my favorite book!

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Summary: Great Book!!!
Review: This is a great book, whether or not you're a fan of historical fiction. When I picked this book out for my book report, I wasn't sure if I would like it but it's now my favorite book!

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Summary: Live in Another Time
Review: Women and girls today have so many more freedoms and opportunities than they once had. Find out what it was like to be a girl in Restoration London--specifically, in 1677. Meg Moore, an independent-minded girl of 12, chafes at the restrictions on her life--on how she must behave, speak, and accept the future arranged for her. If her father's new wife bears him a son, she will no longer be his heir. Upon his death, she will not be able to take over his bookselling business, which she loves, as she hopes and plans to do. She acts out her resentment of her stepmother in bold rudenesses that you will guiltily enjoy. :) By the time her worst fear becomes a reality, however, Meg has discovered a new talent that may win her an even more independent future.