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Chasing the Stars

Book Synopsis

Olivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out the rest of their crew, and their family, in its entirety.

Nathan’s ship is heading in the opposite direction. But on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive.

Their lives unexpectedly collide. Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, head over heels.

But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after…?

Our Review Panel says...

This is an exciting story from award-winning author Malorie Blackman that is suitable for mature readers in upper KS2. The plot is inspired by Shakespeare’s Othello, but the setting is space and the main character Othello is recast as a teenage girl. This is a thrilling science-fiction story that would make for an interesting project to compare it to Shakespeare’s original play.

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