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A Handful of Stars

Cynthia Lord
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45 pages • 1 hour read

Cynthia Lord

A Handful of Stars

Cynthia LordFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-7

Chapters 8-14

Chapters 15-21

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Essay Topics

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Explore the theme of friendship in A Handful of Stars. How do Lily’s relationships with Hannah, Lucky, and Salma evolve throughout the story?

2.

How does Lily’s friendship with Salma challenge stereotypes about people from different cultural backgrounds?

3.

Analyze the impact of the beauty pageant on Lily’s perception of herself and her role in the community.

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