The Star Shepherd

Name: The Star Shepherd
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Dan Haring
ISBN: 9781980055242

Author: Dan Haring, MarcyKate Connolly

Narrator: Michael Crouch

Unabridged: 6 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/10/2019

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fairy Tales, Fantasy Stories

Synopsis

Neil Gaiman meets How to Train Your Dragon in this beautifully illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy, his trusted dog, and his best friend, as they race to save the stars before their light is extinguished for good. When the world first formed, the night was black and filled with dark creatures. The Elders knew their people couldn't survive under such a threat. So they gave their hearts to the sky in the form of stars to keep evil away. Now, eleven-year-old Kyro is a Star Shepherd like his father. He's spent his life tucked away in the small town of Drenn. There, the family watches the night sky for falling stars-and rushes to rescue them when they do. When too many stars start falling at once, and disappearing before they can be saved, Kyro's father journeys to report the threat. But when he doesn't return, Kyro, with the help of his best friend, Andra, and his trusty dog, Cypher, must find a way to save the stars before the dark creatures make a terrifying return.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alyssa (Intotheheartwyld)

I was initially pulled in by the cover art and title. This story proved to be very refreshing and original. Stars are falling out the sky at unimaginable rates and Kyro must find out why. Kyro is a simple boy who just wants his fathers attention and to be recognized as a Star Shepherd. He goes on th......more

Goodreads review by Debbie

I received an ARC of this book from EdelweissPlus. High marks for originality and a sympathetic and believable young hero. The plot moves along briskly, and there's room for a sequel even though things are wrapped up quite satisfactorily. What keeps this from higher rating is VERY sloppy world-buildi......more

Goodreads review by Stefani

Super original and fresh with a fascinating world.......more

Goodreads review by Heather

The cover of THE STAR SHEPHERD is stunning and perfectly captures the heart of this story about a boy named Kyro who wants nothing more than to help his father return fallen stars to the sky. In the opening chapters, Kyro rescues his very first star on his own, transfers the star-heart to its new ca......more

Goodreads review by Samantha

Kyro and his father are star shepherds, they help stars who fall to the ground by sending them back to the sky. But more stars than ever are falling and Kyro’s father disappears. Kyro and his friend Andra have to find out what’s happening to save his father, the stars, and their works from the darkn......more