A Sliver of Stardust

From Marissa Burt, author of Storybound, comes a richly imagined middle grade fantasy. Full of magic and mystery, A Sliver of Stardust is the perfect adventure for fans of A Wrinkle in Time or The Emerald Atlas.

Wren Matthews thought she’d outgrown nursery rhymes a long time ago. But that was before she knew that songs of twinkling little stars and four-and-twenty blackbirds were the key to an ancient, hidden magic.

Wren’s discovery catapults her into a world of buried secrets, strange dreams, and a mountain fortress under an aurora-filled sky. But just as she starts to master her unique abilities, her new world begins to crumble around her . . . and only she can save it.

• A Secret Society of Fiddlers: Discover an ancient order of magic-wielders who have lived hidden among us for centuries, protecting the world’s most powerful secrets.
• Rivals to Friends: Wren thought her biggest challenge was her academic rival, Simon. Now they are fellow apprentices who must learn to trust each other to survive.
• Hidden Magic: Enter a world of stardust, magical falcons, and powerful spells woven from the very nursery rhymes you thought you knew.
• An Epic Fantasy Adventure: From a Science Olympiad to a crumbling mountain fortress, join Wren on a quest to master her powers and save a world she’s just discovered.

PRAISE FOR STORY’S END: “Hits the ground running. There are a lot of compelling plotlines, and the book ends with an all-out bang.” - ALA Booklist

PRAISE FOR STORYBOUND: “An appealing fantasy. Strong writing and interesting characters make Una’s journey enjoyable, and the overall result will have readers on the lookout for the planned sequel.” - Publishers Weekly

“A richly imagined world. Readers will enjoy the mind-bending fun of puzzling together small details.” - ALA Booklist

“Readers who love fantasy may see an opportunity to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa and unravel the plot, which twists and turns in on itself, with happy surprises.” - Kirkus Reviews

“With its unique twist (her roommate, for example, is a snooty Snow White), Una’s adventures should charm those who enjoy fairy-tale reboots, and the cliff-hanger ending could ensure demand for a sequel.” - School Library Journal

“Burt employs highly descriptive world building and plenty of action.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books