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Theatre Illuminata Ser.: Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev (2009, Hardcover)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Original Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780312380960
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
ISBN-10
0312380968
ISBN-13
9780312380960
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71835136
Product Key Features
Book Title
Eyes like Stars
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Performing Arts / Theater, Fantasy & Magic, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Performing Arts / General, General, Books & Libraries
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Book Series
Theatre Illuminata Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
12.7 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2008-015317
Reviews
Lisa Mantchev's theatrical fantasy 'Eyes Like Stars' pits a plucky orphan, Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, and her fairy attendants against the wiles of Ariel and a stuffy stage manager., Praise for Eyes Like Stars:"Bertie's determined efforts to become invaluable form the basic plot in this wildly imagined adventure…Mantchev clearly knows theater from all angles, and she uses inventive play-within-play formats to create a tumble of multiple, even metaphysical narratives filled with delicious banter and familiar characters from the dramatic canon. Many teens, particularly those with some theatrical background, will look forward to the sequel suggested at the end of this bravely flamboyant and wholly original romp."-Booklist"All the world's truly a stage in Lisa Mantchev's innovative tale, Eyes Like Stars. Magical stagecraft, unmanageable fairies, and a humourous cast of classical characters form the backdrop for this imaginative coming-of age."-Suzanne Collins"With an iron-willed girl hero whose magic is with words, and a universe that is also the ultimate theater, Eyes Like Stars is the most unusual fantasy I've read this year! I recommend it to anyone who loves drama, strong girls, and rowdy faery folk!"-Tamora Pierce, Bertie's determined efforts to become invaluable form the basic plot in this wildly imagined adventure...Mantchev clearly knows theater from all angles, and she uses inventive play-within-play formats to create a tumble of multiple, even metaphysical narratives filled with delicious banter and familiar characters from the dramatic canon. Many teens, particularly those with some theatrical background, will look forward to the sequel suggested at the end of this bravely flamboyant and wholly original romp., Bertie's determined efforts to become invaluable form the basic plot in this wildly imagined adventure…Mantchev clearly knows theater from all angles, and she uses inventive play-within-play formats to create a tumble of multiple, even metaphysical narratives filled with delicious banter and familiar characters from the dramatic canon. Many teens, particularly those with some theatrical background, will look forward to the sequel suggested at the end of this bravely flamboyant and wholly original romp., Praise for Eyes Like Stars: "Lisa Mantchev's theatrical fantasy 'Eyes Like Stars' pits a plucky orphan, Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, and her fairy attendants against the wiles of Ariel and a stuffy stage manager."- New York Times Book Review "All the world's truly a stage in Lisa Mantchev's innovative tale, Eyes Like Stars . Magical stagecraft, unmanageable fairies, and a humourous cast of classical characters form the backdrop for this imaginative coming-of age."-Suzanne Collins "With an iron-willed girl hero whose magic is with words, and a universe that is also the ultimate theater, Eyes Like Stars is the most unusual fantasy I've read this year! I recommend it to anyone who loves drama, strong girls, and rowdy faery folk!"-Tamora Pierce "Electric…delicious…fascinating…vivid…smart and sassy…bawdy and hilarious…Brava! Encore!"- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "Bertie's determined efforts to become invaluable form the basic plot in this wildly imagined adventure…Mantchev clearly knows theater from all angles, and she uses inventive play-within-play formats to create a tumble of multiple, even metaphysical narratives filled with delicious banter and familiar characters from the dramatic canon. Many teens, particularly those with some theatrical background, will look forward to the sequel suggested at the end of this bravely flamboyant and wholly original romp."- Booklist "Mantchev's first novel feels dreamlike…underneath is a solid story about the search for happiness and identity. Inside jokes will delight drama club devotees…but this passionate debut should attract a broader readership as well."- Publishers Weekly, Mantchev's first novel feels dreamlike...underneath is a solid story about the search for happiness and identity. Inside jokes will delight drama club devotees...but this passionate debut should attract a broader readership as well., With an iron-willed girl hero whose magic is with words, and a universe that is also the ultimate theater, Eyes Like Stars is the most unusual fantasy I've read this year! I recommend it to anyone who loves drama, strong girls, and rowdy faery folk!, Mantchev's first novel feels dreamlike…underneath is a solid story about the search for happiness and identity. Inside jokes will delight drama club devotees…but this passionate debut should attract a broader readership as well., Praise forEyes Like Stars:"Electric…delicious…fascinating…vivid…smart and sassy…bawdy and hilarious…Brava! Encore!"-Kirkus Reviews,Starred Review"Bertie's determined efforts to become invaluable form the basic plot in this wildly imagined adventure…Mantchev clearly knows theater from all angles, and she uses inventive play-within-play formats to create a tumble of multiple, even metaphysical narratives filled with delicious banter and familiar characters from the dramatic canon. Many teens, particularly those with some theatrical background, will look forward to the sequel suggested at the end of this bravely flamboyant and wholly original romp."-Booklist"All the world's truly a stage in Lisa Mantchev's innovative tale,Eyes Like Stars. Magical stagecraft, unmanageable fairies, and a humourous cast of classical characters form the backdrop for this imaginative coming-of age."-Suzanne Collins"With an iron-willed girl hero whose magic is with words, and a universe that is also the ultimate theater,Eyes Like Stars is the most unusual fantasy I've read this year! I recommend it to anyone who loves drama, strong girls, and rowdy faery folk!"-Tamora Pierce, All the world's truly a stage in Lisa Mantchev's innovative tale, Eyes Like Stars . Magical stagecraft, unmanageable fairies, and a humourous cast of classical characters form the backdrop for this imaginative coming-of age., Praise forEyes Like Stars:"Lisa Mantchev's theatrical fantasy 'Eyes Like Stars' pits a plucky orphan, Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, and her fairy attendants against the wiles of Ariel and a stuffy stage manager."-New York Times Book Review"All the world's truly a stage in Lisa Mantchev's innovative tale,Eyes Like Stars. Magical stagecraft, unmanageable fairies, and a humourous cast of classical characters form the backdrop for this imaginative coming-of age."-Suzanne Collins"With an iron-willed girl hero whose magic is with words, and a universe that is also the ultimate theater,Eyes Like Stars is the most unusual fantasy I've read this year! I recommend it to anyone who loves drama, strong girls, and rowdy faery folk!"-Tamora Pierce"Electric…delicious…fascinating…vivid…smart and sassy…bawdy and hilarious…Brava! Encore!"-Kirkus Reviews,Starred Review"Bertie's determined efforts to become invaluable form the basic plot in this wildly imagined adventure…Mantchev clearly knows theater from all angles, and she uses inventive play-within-play formats to create a tumble of multiple, even metaphysical narratives filled with delicious banter and familiar characters from the dramatic canon. Many teens, particularly those with some theatrical background, will look forward to the sequel suggested at the end of this bravely flamboyant and wholly original romp."-Booklist"Mantchev's first novel feels dreamlike…underneath is a solid story about the search for happiness and identity. Inside jokes will delight drama club devotees…but this passionate debut should attract a broader readership as well."-Publishers WeeklyÂ
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Series Volume Number
No. 1
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Synopsis
All her world's a stage.Bertie Shakespeare Smith is not an actress, yet she lives in a theater.She's not an orphan, but she has no parents.She knows every part, but she has no lines of her own.That is, until now.Enter Stage Right NATE. Dashing pirate. Will do anything to protect Bertie. COBWEB, MOTH, MUSTARD SEED, and PEASEBLOSSOM. Four tiny and incredibly annoying fairies. BERTIE'S sidekicks. ARIEL. Seductive air spirit and Bertie's weakness. The symbol of impending doom.BERTIE. Our heroine. Welcome to the Theatre Illuminata, where the actors of every play ever written can be found behind the curtain. They were born to play their parts, and are bound to the Theatre by The Book--an ancient and magical tome of scripts. Bertie is not one of them, but they are her family--and she is about to lose them all and the only home she has ever known.Lisa Mantchev has written a debut novel that is dramatic, romantic, and witty, with an irresistible and irreverent cast of characters who are sure to enchant the audience. Open Curtain", All her world's a stage. Bertie Shakespeare Smith is not an actress, yet she lives in a theater. She's not an orphan, but she has no parents. She knows every part, but she has no lines of her own. That is, until now. Enter Stage Right NATE. Dashing pirate. Will do anything to protect Bertie. COBWEB, MOTH, MUSTARD SEED, and PEASEBLOSSOM. Four tiny and incredibly annoying fairies. BERTIE'S sidekicks. ARIEL. Seductive air spirit and Bertie's weakness. The symbol of impending doom. BERTIE. Our heroine. Welcome to the Thé'tre Illuminata, where the actors of every play ever written can be found behind the curtain. They were born to play their parts, and are bound to the Thé'tre by The Book--an ancient and magical tome of scripts. Bertie is not one of them, but they are her family--and she is about to lose them all and the only home she has ever known. Lisa Mantchev has written a debut novel that is dramatic, romantic, and witty, with an irresistible and irreverent cast of characters who are sure to enchant the audience. Open Curtain
LC Classification Number
PZ7.M31827The 2009
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