[ A] heartfelt novel * The Telegraph * [ A Glasshouse of Stars] is full of ghosts, expanding houses and how unexpected friends and the kindness of strangers can make all the difference. * The Observer * A Glasshouse of Stars is heart-twisting and hopeful, bursting with big feelings and gentle magic. This is a special book from a powerful, compassionate new voice in children's literature, destined to be read and loved for generations and held close in many hearts (including mine). * Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series * A rare and beautiful masterpiece; deeply heartfelt, dreamily magical, and glitteringly hopeful. I adored it! * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs * This book is beautiful and tender with a voice every immigrant child will recognize. * Kereen Getten, author of When Life Gives You Mangoes * A wonderfully powerful tale of finding a place to call home. Shirley Marr tackles issues such as racism and being a young carer with tact and grace. * Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths * An exceptionally beautiful and lyrical debut * The Bookseller *
