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Starminster

By: Megan Hopkins
Narrated by: Stephanie Racine
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Shortlisted for Foyles Book of the Year 2024

Take flight on this beautifully-written, epic and soaring new adventure, perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Aisling Fowler, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thompson.

Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed her whole life. The outside world is dangerous, Mama explains; she will understand when she’s older, but she cannot set foot beyond the door. Astrid longs to see the world; to meet other children; to live in the farmhouse with Mama. But what she longs for most of all is to see the stars.

Then one night, a stranger unlocks the shed: a stranger with wings. She has come to take Astrid to a secret city in the sky called London Overhead, far above the highest peak of the Shard. For Astrid, like her, is a Librae – and will soon grow wings of her own . . .

Astrid is swept into a breathtaking and magical world of new friendships, sweeping adventures and unimaginable discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster. But quickly she learns that all is not well in the glimmering city. And when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that Mama may have been right about the dangers waiting for Astrid all along . . .

©2024 Megan Hopkins (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Growing Up & Facts of Life Science Fiction & Fantasy Adventure England City Stranger

Critic reviews

'A heartfelt debut glittering with magic, joy, and adventure' Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair

‘A soaring adventure with magic and mystery at its heart, Starminster captured me from the first page’ Rachel Khoo, author of The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice

‘A soaring triumph of a debut, packed full of adventure and mystery. It blew me away’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star

'A beautifully written story full of imagination, adventure and edge-of-your-seat excitement. I loved it.’ Hannah Gold, author of Finding Bear

‘A wonderfully imagined story set above and below the London skyline, Starminster is a magical debut full of wonderfully supportive friendships, fabulous worldbuilding and a whole lot of heart.’ Clare Povey, author of The Unexpected Tale series
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I loved this book and can't wait for the next one. It was incredible and I love the ideas and storyline throughout this book

unique story with amazing characters

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I was hooked so quickly into this story, the author has created a magical image of London overhead.
Astrid is a character you want to follow on all of her adventures, I hope to see more of Starminster in the future!

Hooked

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This book is so much more than just a story,it’s an adventure that you can get involved with in many ways because it’s leaves suspense, giving you the chance to think what the next move would be.It shows the different between people, some rich, some poor but as the book reads, they where both there, and they were both hoping for wings !Megan Hopkins doesn’t just say, oh, well, there was a tree.She would describe the tree because that’s the way she does it, and I love it!Make sure to check out Megan Hopkins story where she has very kindly put pictures of my daughter, standing near St Paul’s cathedral and getting the second book!She has really inspired my daughter in so many ways!Including standing up for what is right !And that’s so important to remember as you go through life, even if it’s hard.Make sure to get her second book that released April 24th 2025 ( Starminster ,the month of birthdays.)I hope Megan Hopkins goes on to write more incredible stories like this!Thank you Megan Hopkins for writing this amazing story!

The best book I’ve ever read

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