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Stars, The
Jacques Goldstyn
Illustrator: Jacques Goldstyn
Ages: 9+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Aldana Libros/Greystone Kids/Greystone Books
ISBN: 978-1-77164-919-3
Keywords: family, astronomy, friendship, ambition, cultural differences, shared interests, prejudice
His Orthodox Jewish father disapproves of Yakov's friendship with Muslim Aïcha and of their dream of becoming astronauts. Do they persist? Humorous cartoon-style graphics and text.