The Secret Starling by Jo Rioux, Judith Eagle
Published by Walker Books US on June 8, 2021
ISBN: 1536213659
Pages: 256
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Clara believes that she is an orphan in the guardianship of her uncle.  She is terribly lonesome until she meets Peter whose grandmother is ill in the hospital and who has been sent to stay with Clara and her uncle.

But things change dramatically when Clara’s uncle disappears and leaves her with a pile of money and no explanation.  There are many adventures which culminate with Clara and Peter discovering that they are twins, their father, whom they believed was dead, is a famous ballet dancer who never knew they existed, and they won’t be lonesome again.

This book has an old-fashioned orphan/adventure vibe that upper elementary aged students will enjoy, but it isn’t Cream worthy.

 

Reviewed by Ellen Spring, Oceanside High School, Rockland