A Glasshouse of Stars

Description

Title: A Glasshouse of Stars
Author: Shirley Marr
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781474991087

A Glasshouse of Stars by Shirley Marr is a children’s fiction novel from Usborne Publishing Ltd. The story follows Meixing Lim and her family as they arrive in the New Land to begin a new life, where everything feels unfamiliar, confusing, and difficult to understand.

In their strange, ever-changing house, Meixing struggles with school, language, and belonging. Her magical glasshouse, along with a mysterious black-and-white cat, gives her a place to dream, but unexpected loss and change force her to rely on courage and new friendships.

The novel blends realistic themes of migration, grief, kindness, identity, and family with gentle magical elements. Based on the author’s childhood experiences, it is well suited for young readers who enjoy emotionally rich stories about starting over, finding connection, and holding onto hope.