tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post3421347615119298290..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Catch A Falling StarDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-40430366074891260542019-06-30T11:47:04.636+10:002019-06-30T11:47:04.636+10:00Oh wow this sounds beautiful. Lovely review Kelly....Oh wow this sounds beautiful. Lovely review Kelly. I hadn’t heard of this one before, I’ll have to see if I can track down a copy. I’ve really been enjoying the #LoveOZMG range lately <3 😊Sarah Sayshttps://sarahfairbairn.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-8299825293249237452019-06-26T17:15:40.364+10:002019-06-26T17:15:40.364+10:00They aren't are they and I think most young ad...They aren't are they and I think most young adult readers feel they're too old for middle grade or that it's not relatable but middle grade novels are often more complex in their themes than young adult and they aren't afraid to start discussions on issues that young adult often overlooks. Like bullying and isolation, so gently and with respect as well. Australian middle grade novels in particular are absolutely brilliant. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55316549696077645992019-06-26T08:01:31.472+10:002019-06-26T08:01:31.472+10:00She was such a lovely character Verushka, absolute...She was such a lovely character Verushka, absolutely adored this one!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82035508076502368612019-06-26T06:05:47.859+10:002019-06-26T06:05:47.859+10:00It's wonderful Deanna, I think you'd reall...It's wonderful Deanna, I think you'd really enjoy this one. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-22984357966106110832019-06-26T03:55:52.812+10:002019-06-26T03:55:52.812+10:00Well this sounds like a stunning book and it's...Well this sounds like a stunning book and it's MG? I mean, MG books aren't always given the respect they deserve but it sounds like a lot is looked at in this book and if you're review is anything to go by it's done well. And look at that cover! I haven't seen a book with a cover that pretty in a little while.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49775265634529998792019-06-25T18:15:45.563+10:002019-06-25T18:15:45.563+10:00It's magnificent Suzanne, such a gentle contem...It's magnificent Suzanne, such a gentle contemporary with lots of heartwarming moments. I've been enjoying middle grade so much more than young adult lately and books like Catch A Falling Star is why. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-90987523116414968752019-06-24T21:19:13.133+10:002019-06-24T21:19:13.133+10:00Frankie makes my heart hurt in the best way.Frankie makes my heart hurt in the best way.Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-29578974953921926852019-06-24T00:13:58.303+10:002019-06-24T00:13:58.303+10:00Oh this one sounds really good.Oh this one sounds really good.Deanna Reads Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823538052624209201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-88820855276785139352019-06-23T23:39:07.531+10:002019-06-23T23:39:07.531+10:00I hadn't heard of this book prior to reading y...I hadn't heard of this book prior to reading your review, but it sounds like such a beautiful story. Definitely one I could see myself enjoying. Great review!Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-24309246813069423252019-06-23T17:32:00.228+10:002019-06-23T17:32:00.228+10:00It's very much a cross category novel with Fra...It's very much a cross category novel with Frankie being twelve years old. It's upper middle grade but lower young adult and I love those in between books. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-16558300363978227102019-06-23T17:27:49.567+10:002019-06-23T17:27:49.567+10:00I have abs no doubt you'll adore this Lauren, ...I have abs no doubt you'll adore this Lauren, it's so lovely and gentle. I'd love to see what you think of it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-33272035127408932892019-06-23T17:26:41.725+10:002019-06-23T17:26:41.725+10:00The cover is stunning isn't it! I would have p...The cover is stunning isn't it! I would have picked it up for that alone but it's a beautiful book Noel, I think you'll really enjoy it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-72037094491936582802019-06-23T17:25:30.901+10:002019-06-23T17:25:30.901+10:00That initially lured me in, the fallen space stati...That initially lured me in, the fallen space station but what I ended up with was such a wonderfully warm and beautiful story of grief and mending hearts after we lose those we love most. An enchanting read!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39383848603544057162019-06-23T17:22:42.822+10:002019-06-23T17:22:42.822+10:00It was so lovely Tanya and a novel that both middl...It was so lovely Tanya and a novel that both middle grade and young adult readers will be enamoured with. I loved the inclusion of Skylab, even being Australian I didn't know anything about it prior to Catch A Falling Star, thoroughly enjoyed it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-51682975804944690552019-06-23T08:07:14.222+10:002019-06-23T08:07:14.222+10:00I don't read MG but this cover is so cute! But...I don't read MG but this cover is so cute! But wow, such huge respknsability. I'd be feeling for Frankie a lot. Kind of wondering how the author tackled this for someone so young and to be presented to this audience. Very intrigued! Again, love that cover! Lovely review!<br />Genesis @ <a href="http://whisperingchapters.com/" rel="nofollow">Whispering Chapters</a>Genesis @ Whispering Chaptershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144705844231879080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-22919465992401012122019-06-21T03:21:00.744+10:002019-06-21T03:21:00.744+10:00Frankie sounds like such a wonderful young lady. I...Frankie sounds like such a wonderful young lady. I'm sure I'd really feel for her too, having to take care of her little brother, while still trying to be a young girl and have fun. Thank you so much for sharing.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173712310551704579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87982977281072247202019-06-21T01:26:35.464+10:002019-06-21T01:26:35.464+10:00Aw, Added! Is it bad I would read it for the cover...Aw, Added! Is it bad I would read it for the cover alone? NoelWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127138061773871157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-16291201492073779542019-06-20T09:21:21.086+10:002019-06-20T09:21:21.086+10:00I am a sucker for these books, where children are ...I am a sucker for these books, where children are asked to assume the responsibilities of their grown ups. Sounds like this author executed the story really well too. The touches of science are like a whole other layer of wonderful for me, because I love science. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-34849500277093458702019-06-20T02:22:31.516+10:002019-06-20T02:22:31.516+10:00Frankie sounds like an easy character to pull for ...Frankie sounds like an easy character to pull for and care about. What a lot of responsibility she had on her young shoulders! Sounds like it tackles grief in a very real way. Lovely review!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.com