When the Stars Begin to Fall, James Lincoln Collier
When the Stars Begin to Fall, James Lincoln Collier
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When the Stars Begin to Fall

Author: James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Daniel Duque-Estrada

Unabridged: 4 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: AudioBookShelf

Published: 03/01/2013


Synopsis

Everyone in Timber Falls knows that his family is trash, and sometimes Harry White thinks he'll always be trash. But he can't help getting angry. After all, what had he and his sister, Helen, ever done to anybody? When he discovers the local carpet factory is polluting the river, he comes up with a bold expos├® that, if he is successful, will make people sit up and show him respect. He wants to do it alone even though he knows he's asking for trouble. As trash, Harry's got nothing to lose. Or does he?Gripping, disturbing, and exhilarating, When the Stars Begin to Fall reveals the hidden forces that conspire against well-meaning innocents. Harry's desire to change himself and society is so powerful, his voice so direct and real, that listeners won't forget his struggle for dignity. In this striking departure from the historical novels he is so well known for, James Lincoln Collier has written a powerful—even shocking—novel that challenges and defies the rhetoric of contemporary America.

About James Lincoln Collier

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

About Daniel Duque-Estrada

Daniel Duque-Estrada is a stage and screen actor, originally from the San Francisco Bay area. He graduated from the Brown University / Trinity Repertory Company MFA acting program in the spring of 2013. He currently resides in Rhode Island.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Pablo on January 20, 2015

miaw......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on September 05, 2016

True portrait of a family and a young man's introduction to adult life. Not a happy ending but some hope.......more

Goodreads review by Nadine on July 06, 2016

#YA #environment powerful story of underdog trying to make a difference and coming up against economic reality and corruption at all levels.......more


Quotes

“This is a fast-paced story filled with action and excitement.” School Library Journal