Books with title THE SHINING STAR

Here is a story replete with Native American traditions and information. Shining Star is a ten-year-old Comanche girl. By spending time with her and her family, sharing the events of their days and community interactions, the reader learns about ceremonies, lore, daily living, interdependence of tribal members, and the notion of the tribe above one. For The People to be strong, bravery is a must, and Shining Star's goal is to overcome her dread of lightning. Ever since she was hit by lightning five years ago, thunderstorms have traumatized her and she has hidden her fear because The People are afraid of nothing. Death is a part of life: tribal members will pass on, animals yield food and clothing. As Grandfather tells us, "It is not death we fear, but meeting death bravely--Only the rocks live forever." Woven into Shining Star's story is a fabric of many pieces of information: tipi making and moving; foods and diet; buffalo hunting; arrow making; tanning hides; courtship; horse raids; scalping; stories of the elders; power of the number 4; the dream walker; the contrary man; closed face; war paint--and more.

The Wishing Star is a story about 3 young brothers who embark on a magical fantasy journey in hopes to find and catch the Wishing Star so that it can grant them their special wishand help guide them on their quest to find their way back home to be re-united with their family. You will be delighted with the childrens imagination and innocence as they discover what they search for is really within them all along!

The saga continues as Lily strikes out on her own in New York City, and all is not well in the Big Apple. She must find the courage to pursue her dreams without Rioghan, who stays in Ireland to claim his throne. Frightening letters, mysterious new boys, and a gaggle of spiteful classmates endanger her sanity—and maybe her life.When the petty threats escalate, Rioghan leaves his kingdom to join Lily in New England. New, dangerous creatures lurk in the darkness, controlled by an unseen foe. In a race against time and evil they don’t yet recognize, Rioghan and Lily once more learn that love can conquer all.

Journey with this tiny star as it seeks its purpose in the Milky Way Galaxy and discovers that it is destined to participate in a wonderful Christmas event! Beautiful illustrations compliment this spectacular story of the announcement of the Christ Child. This book is a Silver Medal Winner of the 2016 Illumination Book Awards! Comments/Reviews About "the Star" by Michele Breza: 1) "the Star" (by Michele Breza) is an enchanting book with a great message. I purchased it for my 4-year-old niece and she loves it. Highly recommended." -- Margaret Brown, Shelf Unbound magazine, THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE, INC. Lifetime Member 2) "It was amazing. This book is wonderful for children, young adult, and adults. I highly recommend for a fresh view of the familiar Christmas story. " -- Lisa Fabian rated it 5 stars on GoodReads. 3) "I absolutely adored this. I gave it to my niece and nephew after reading it myself. Such a sweet story about a star with a very important purpose. A great story for around Christmas time." -- Jezier C. Akin rated it 5-stars on GoodReads. 4) "the Star" is a delightful tale of a star looking for it's purpose and wishing to be great. The dark illustrations with their barely there shadow trees in some cases and their easier to see colorful pictures in others make the book. I also love that the book introduces several constellations and explains the Star of Bethlehem. I would definitely recommend this book to small children. (I received this in a GoodReads giveaway.) - Kathleen rated it 4-stars on GoodReads.