When the Stars Don't Shine at Night is a true story where the ending transcends the beginning. As we all experience natural or spiritual darkness, we still need a small light to see. At times we simply need enlightenment as we sit in the darkness of making difficult decisions. As we look for a light to shine upon us, we learn we need to make a conscious choice to switch the spiritual light on to help in making those difficult decisions. Only when we experience the light can we truly see that life is worth living. All we need to do is look up and shine like a star.
Experience an evocative combination of fantasy, history, and Jewish folklore in this lush and lyrical fairytale-inspired novel from the author of The Sisters of the Winter Wood. Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small miracles and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters. Hannah, bookish and calm, can coax plants to grow even when the weather is bitterly cold. Sarah, defiant and strong, can control the impulsive nature of fire. And Levana, the fey one, can read the path of the stars to decipher their secrets. But darkness is creeping across Europe, threatening the lives of every Jewish person in every village. Each sister will have to make an impossible choice in an effort to survive—and change the fate of their family forever. Praise for The Light of the Midnight Stars: "Storytelling as spellcasting. Rossner has conjured something vivid and wild and true."—Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies "Rossner creates a lush, immersive world through which the sprawling plot meanders, punctuated by moments of intense grief. The result is as lovely as it is heartbreaking." —Publishers Weekly "Rossner's tale is as lyrical as the slow growth of roots, the quick dance of fire, and the stately procession of the stars. Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down."—Marie Brennan For more from Rena Rossner, check out The Sisters of the Winter Wood.
Shining stars, flowers that bloom, love . . . the constants of a beautiful world are celebrated in this comforting book. Graced by Cynthia Rylant's lyrical words and Tiphanie Beeke's luminous art, this gentle, life-affirming book reassures us all that, even in uncertain times, every day of every year offers good things that will bring us joy.
Stars can't shine without darkness was about Darcilla Frey from well-richest Frey's family. He got amazing talent in art that he wanted to be like Leonardo da Vinci in the future. However, nightmares and weird dreams made him impossible to catch his dream as an artist. His life became miserably horrible as the Frey's family was been terminated in a tragedic mystery incident. He stopped chasing his dream and gave up all his life in a dead cell of an island, until one day - an old man helped him to escape from the island and live with him until the darker side of Darcilla was turned to bright. He found a new hope as he met a wonderful woman. Yet, he promised to himself though that he would not ever liking someone or falling in love with anyone as he was thinking his past, his dark dreams might taken his loved one. He continued his journey by the help of a professor. He found out the truth later and had made a vow to protect the lady from evil forces until the end.
Eight hundred years after the most horrific battle of the Idiran war, light from its world-destroying detonations is about to reach the Masaq Orbital, home to the Culture. Major Quilan has supposedly come to take the exiled Composer Ziller back to their war-ravaged home world, Chel. But despite the major's civilized veneer, his true mission may be the death and destruction of an entire civilization.
Jimmy and Billy are excited! It’s the first day of the school summer holidays tomorrow. Billy has invited the new girl in the village out on their play day. Jimmy isn’t so keen but soon forgets she’s a girl when their day starts to fill with mystery and adventure. What was going on? It must be important, otherwise Mr Johns, the village teacher, wouldn’t have asked for their help.
