Review of The Night the Stars Went Missing

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Night the Stars Went Missing" by Arthur J. Gonzalez.]
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Winston and his grandmother share a love for stars. His grandmother, Estrella, was the one who told Winston that stars were made of promises. One day, the stars go missing. Imagine Winston's shock and surprise when the night sky was devoid of those twinkling lights. Winston’s search for the missing stars leads him to a grand adventure, and he soon learns the stars have gone into hiding. It is now up to Winston to convince the stars to return.

The Night the Stars Went Missing is a children's book by Arthur J. Gonzalez. The protagonist is a young boy named Winston, and the story follows Winston on his quest to find the missing stars. The book was well-organized and had beautiful illustrations. The images were done using vibrant colours and were very detailed. I could glean more about the story from the pictures than the text. The illustrations also helped add details to the story. I felt this was more effective than using long descriptive sentences. There were only a few sentences per page, and I believe this feature would help hold the attention of younger readers.

Both the story and writing were simple and easy to understand. The book was around fifty pages long. Considering the significant presence of the pictures, the length seems appropriate for a children’s book. Through the story, the book aims to raise awareness in children of the need to protect the planet. In the story, Winston is not disheartened by the enormity of his mission. He merely did what he could. This aspect of the character encourages children to identify and actively play their part in solving any issue. These themes seamlessly fit in with the story and did not affect the plot.

The Night the Stars Went Missing was an enjoyable read. The illustrations were my favourite part of the book. I would wholeheartedly rate the book five out of five stars. There is nothing that I disliked, and I found no errors. I would recommend the book for children under the age of ten. I believe anybody, regardless of their age, could read and enjoy the book

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I love stars and it's sad when they disappear from the sky , The story is beautiful and of course It's great to have a goal for the story, such as protecting the planet. Your review is interesting and I enjoyed reading it.
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Sarah Zain wrote: 31 Oct 2023, 14:13 I love stars and it's sad when they disappear from the sky , The story is beautiful and of course It's great to have a goal for the story, such as protecting the planet. Your review is interesting and I enjoyed reading it.
I'm glad I could interest you. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Sarah. :tiphat:
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This book sounds truly fascinating, and it appears to hold a valuable lesson about the importance of protecting our planet. I've always enjoyed books with beautiful illustrations, and it's great to hear that the images in this one add depth to the story. Your review was fantastic, and I genuinely enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful review!
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Anu Anand wrote: 01 Nov 2023, 12:10 This book sounds truly fascinating, and it appears to hold a valuable lesson about the importance of protecting our planet. I've always enjoyed books with beautiful illustrations, and it's great to hear that the images in this one add depth to the story. Your review was fantastic, and I genuinely enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful review!
The illustrations were something I enjoyed the most in this book. I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed reading the review.
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Clare Jose wrote: 07 Oct 2023, 10:53 [Following is a volunteer review of "The Night the Stars Went Missing" by Arthur J. Gonzalez.]

Winston and his grandmother share a love for stars. His grandmother, Estrella, was the one who told Winston that stars were made of promises. One day, the stars go missing. Imagine Winston's shock and surprise when the night sky was devoid of those twinkling lights. Winston’s search for the missing stars leads him to a grand adventure, and he soon learns the stars have gone into hiding. It is now up to Winston to convince the stars to return.

The Night the Stars Went Missing is a children's book by Arthur J. Gonzalez. The protagonist is a young boy named Winston, and the story follows Winston on his quest to find the missing stars. The book was well-organized and had beautiful illustrations. The images were done using vibrant colours and were very detailed. I could glean more about the story from the pictures than the text. The illustrations also helped add details to the story. I felt this was more effective than using long descriptive sentences. There were only a few sentences per page, and I believe this feature would help hold the attention of younger readers.
I do love the idea of this plot for children! The concept that stars are made of promises is so sweet, which makes it all the more sad to find that they go missing. I wonder how Winston convinces the stars to return - if my little girl weren't already grown, I think I'd love this for her! I enjoyed reading your review, thanks so much for sharing it with us!
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Cara Wilding wrote: 01 Nov 2023, 12:32
Clare Jose wrote: 07 Oct 2023, 10:53 [Following is a volunteer review of "The Night the Stars Went Missing" by Arthur J. Gonzalez.]

Winston and his grandmother share a love for stars. His grandmother, Estrella, was the one who told Winston that stars were made of promises. One day, the stars go missing. Imagine Winston's shock and surprise when the night sky was devoid of those twinkling lights. Winston’s search for the missing stars leads him to a grand adventure, and he soon learns the stars have gone into hiding. It is now up to Winston to convince the stars to return.

The Night the Stars Went Missing is a children's book by Arthur J. Gonzalez. The protagonist is a young boy named Winston, and the story follows Winston on his quest to find the missing stars. The book was well-organized and had beautiful illustrations. The images were done using vibrant colours and were very detailed. I could glean more about the story from the pictures than the text. The illustrations also helped add details to the story. I felt this was more effective than using long descriptive sentences. There were only a few sentences per page, and I believe this feature would help hold the attention of younger readers.
I do love the idea of this plot for children! The concept that stars are made of promises is so sweet, which makes it all the more sad to find that they go missing. I wonder how Winston convinces the stars to return - if my little girl weren't already grown, I think I'd love this for her! I enjoyed reading your review, thanks so much for sharing it with us!
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I suppose you will have to read the book to find out 😁. I'm glad you enjoyed the review.
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This sounds like a beautiful and creative book. Thanks so much for the interesting review.
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