Shooting for Stars

A charming romantic dramedy from the author of The Art of Insanity
  • ISBN: 9781682636015
  • Publication date: 05/21/2024
  • Page Count: 352
  • Size: 5-1/4" x 8"
  • Age Range: 14-18
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A charming romantic dramedy from the author of The Art of Insanity

High schooler Skyler Davidson spends most of her time with her pet rat, Five. The daughter of scientists, she’s determined to finish her late mother’s research on neutron stars. So she teams up with aspiring videographer, Cooper, to film a submission for a NASA internship—all while keeping it a secret from her dad, who doesn’t expect any trouble from his obviously college-bound daughter. As Skyler and Cooper grow closer, it turns out that Skyler’s dad has a new love interest as well: a hot makeup influencer who likes to put her nose where it doesn’t belong. She’ll keep hush on Skyler’s NASA plans, if Skyler agrees to get to know her. Now Skyler’s tangled up in a budding romance, an unexpected friendship, and the stress of having to retake her SATs. Will Skyler’s dream of stars collapse and explode, or can dad and daughter reconcile and change their trajectory?

Author/Illustrator

Christine Webb

Author

Christine Webb enjoys writing about teenagers and the struggles they face. When she’s not writing, she enjoys teaching middle school, hanging out with her zoo (three goofy dogs, an evil cat, twenty nameless pigeons, and a friendly rat), or traveling with her husband. She also loves studying British history and laments the fact that she will never be Queen.

Reviews

The romance between Cooper and Skyler is sweet, as is the endearing friendship between Skyler and her dad’s new girlfriend. The ending makes this journey with Skyler to the stars and back worthwhile.”—Booklist

“A heartwarming story about growing up.”The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A sincere story about personal risks and emotional growth.”—Kirkus Reviews

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BISAC 1: YAF011000 Young Adult Fiction – Coming Of Age
BISAC 2: YAF058050 Young Adult Fiction – Social Themes – Death, Grief, Bereavement
BISAC 3: YAF052020 Young Adult Fiction – Romance – Contemporary

Books By Christine Webb