Dewey Edition23
ReviewsThis collection ends with a happily ever after for everyone. ... will not disappoint fans and will make a worthy addition to libraries where the "Lunar Chronicles" are popular. - School Library Journal This variety of short pieces enriches the series, using several different approaches to add to Meyer's fantasy world and its fascinating characters. "The Mechanic," for example, toys with perspective by describing Cinder and Kai's first meeting from his point of view, while several prequels delve into character backstories and provide more detail to incidents alluded to in Meyer's other works. Many of the stories explore childhood experiences to develop characterization, and in a few instances, the tales consider some of the questions of selfhood and social responsibility that Meyer's full-length novels delve into more deeply.Sure to delight fans... While most of these short stories cater toward audiences already familiar with the Lunar Chronicles , those who have enjoyed Meyer's sci-fi fairy tale retellings will relish the chance to dip their toes more deeply into this rich world. - VOYA, starred review
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
SynopsisThe #1 New York Times Bestselling Series The enchantment continues. . . . The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories - and secrets - that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destinies? With nine stories - five of which have never before been published - and an exclusive never-before-seen excerpt from Marissa Meyer's novel, Heartless, about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Stars Above is essential for fans of the bestselling and beloved Lunar Chronicles., Soon to be adapted into a major motion picture! A collection of stories set in the world of the Lunar Chronicles continues the #1 New York Times - and USA Today -Bestselling series by Marissa Meyer! "An interesting mash up of fairy tales and science fiction . . . a cross between Cinderella, Terminator , and Star Wars ." -- Entertainment Weekly And she had every intention of being blissfully happy for ever, ever after. The enchantment continues . . . The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories--and secrets--that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destinies? With nine stories--five of which have never before been published--and a special bonus excerpt from Marissa Meyer's novel, Heartless, about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Stars Above is essential for fans of the bestselling and beloved Lunar Chronicles. Don't miss the other books in The Lunar Chronicles series: Cinder Scarlet Cress Winter Stars Above Fairest Wires and Nerve Vol. 1 Wires and Nerve Vol. 2: Gone Rogue