In the Ceiling the Stars Are Shining facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Johanna Thydell |
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| Original title | I taket lyser stjärnorna |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
| Subject | children and death |
| Genre | children |
| Published | 2003 |
| Publisher | Natur & Kultur |
| Awards | August Prize of 2003 |
In the Ceiling the Stars Are Shining is a popular Swedish book written by Johanna Thydell. It was first published in 2003. The story is about a thirteen-year-old girl named Jenna Wilson. She faces challenges at school and her mother is very sick with cancer. This book won a big award called the August Prize in 2003. It was named the best Swedish children's and youth book of that year.
A movie based on the book, called Glowing Stars, came out in 2009.
What's the Story About?
The book introduces us to Jenna, a young girl who helps out a lot at home. She does chores like cleaning and shopping. Soon, we learn that her mom is very ill with cancer. Jenna is a teenager and has her own problems at school. She starts to feel distant from her mom and grandmother.
Jenna's Journey and Friendships
As her mom's illness gets worse, Jenna tries to cope in different ways. She even starts to do some risky things. This is her way of trying to forget how sad and worried she feels. During this tough time, Jenna also makes a new friend. This friend was someone she didn't like much before.
Family and New Beginnings
Eventually, Jenna realizes how much she misses her mom. They get to spend important time together before her mom passes away. At the end of the story, Jenna and her grandmother go on a trip to Thailand. This was a dream trip Jenna always wanted to take with her mom. It shows how Jenna starts to heal and find hope again.
