Description

In a kingdom of skyward “riding stars,” an orphaned squirrel sets out with a mismatched band of animal allies to discover what it truly means to belong. As dark forces close in, the group must learn to trust one another, rely on their strengths, and stand together when loyalty is tested. Blending adventure with heartfelt coming-of-age themes, this story explores friendship, courage, and the bonds that form when you choose community over fear. With vivid, accessible storytelling and a sense of wonder that feels both mythic and intimate, it delivers a high-stakes defense of home—driven by character, not spectacle.

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paperback

Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children

Published Jan 1, 2005

282 pages

ISBN: 9780786854868

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Details

First Published

2005

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Urchin of the Riding Stars by M.I. McAllister.

Violence
War/Trauma