Indigo's Star
Written by Hilary McKay
Narrated by Helen Lederer
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About this audiobook
Some things never change. But this term Tom has joined Indigo's class. And that will make all the difference . . .
Hilary McKay
Hilary McKay is the award-winning author of The Time of Green Magic (which received five starred reviews), The Skylarks’ War (which was a Boston Globe Best Book and received three starred reviews), Binny Bewitched (which was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year and received two starred reviews), Binny in Secret (which received three starred reviews), Binny for Short (which received four starred reviews), and six novels about the Casson family: Saffy’s Angel, Indigo’s Star, Permanent Rose, Caddy Ever After, Forever Rose, and Caddy’s World. She is also the author of The Swallows’ Flight, Rosa by Starlight, and Wishing for Tomorrow, the sequel to Frances Hodgson Burnett’s A Little Princess. Hilary lives with her family in Derbyshire, England. Visit her at HilaryMcKay.co.uk.
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Reviews for Indigo's Star
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Another fantastic story in the same series as Saffy's Angel about the hilarious Casson family. As with Saffy, it touches on some big contemporary issues like bullying but with a humourous touch and an amusing style. This is far from "just" a children's book, adults can get something from it too.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I loved this chapter book, it was so well written, and it kept me engaged the whole time. I could never put the book down, because all I wanted to do was finish the book. This book manages to address so many themes that are dear to me (the difficulties and delights of being eccentric, the tyranny of schoolyard bullies, the importance of being kind to the underdog, family love and loyalty) in a way that is heartfelt, serious, and funny. The author has an amazing way with language development, and truly making your heart feel warm. I also think that the author created amazingly strong imagery by explaining about how the characters received their names, and then their names said things about their appearances. It was beautiful, and neat. I thoroughly enjoyed this book for a chapter book read, and I am so glad I read it.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Second Casson book. I did like it, especially Michael and Caddy, and Tom. [Nov. 2010]
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A sequel to Saffy's Angel. The delightfully quirky Casson family is held together by its children, not their vague and oft-absent parents who, in some ways, are a bit unbelievable. I love Indigo, the kindest 13-year-old boy I've heard of. He lets his 8-year-old sister, Rose, tag along with him and loves his two older sisters just as much. He befriends an American boy in school and defends him from bullying even before he knows him because it is the right thing to do. The book says much about family, especially irregular families. The Cassons adopt all number of people into their midst, from Sarah, the rich neighbor girl to Michael, one of eldest sister Caddy's many boyfriends to Derek, another boyfriend and fixer of plumbing and electronics. At the end, Tom, the American boy, realizes he can accept his stepmother and stepsister into his family because of the time he spent with Indigo and Rose. A feel-good novel that address tough issues in an unsentimental way.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This story in the series about the Casson family focuses on the problems Indigo faces when he returns to school after a long illness. He is once more the target of bullies but something has changed. There is a new American boy, Tom, in his class and they slowly become friends. Meanwhile, Rose worries about the absence of their father, Caddy brings home a string of unsuitable boyfriends and Saffy concentrates on her schoolwork.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Indigo is sick of getting hassled by the kids at school, until an American shows up to divert their attention. As he becomes friends with Tom, the boys take refuge with Indigo's loving (if scatterbrained) family of artists. 8-12
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Second book in a series, liked the first one better. Indigo the brother from the Casson family undergoes bullying at school until a newcomer from America helps him reach out beyond his family. Good for discussion regarding individuality and bullying.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Not quite as magical as Saffy's Angel, and perhaps a bit more painful. Rose is really shaping up as the character who utterly owns my heart. Can't wait to read Permanent Rose... and I'm also nervous about it...
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very cute story with neat characters and situations. Better for middle school or mature upper elementary.