The Star Shepherd

For fans of Neil Gaiman and How to Train Your Dragon comes a beautifully illustrated, fast-paced adventure about eleven year old Kyro, his best friend Andra, his trusted dog Cypher, and their race to save the stars.

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 made the ultimate sacrifice: they gave their hearts to the sky in the form of brightly shining 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 outskirts of the small town of Drenn. There they watch the night sky for falling stars--and rush to rescue them when they do.

Then one night, too many stars fall at once, and terrible dark creatures start to appear in the forest by their home. Kyro's father journeys to the Star Shepherd Council to report the threat. But when he doesn't return Kyro must figure out how to save them himself before enough stars fall for the dark creatures to make their return.

Kyro, along with his trusty dog, Cypher, and his friend, Andra, must find the cause of the threat before it's too late.

Perfect for 5th graders and boys 10-14, young readers will devour this fun, fantasy adventure if they love stories with:

• Drawings and illustrations
• Trusty sidekicks (especially the furry kind)
• Evil, mythical creatures
• Ancient robots

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers
Published: 09/10/2019
ISBN: 9781492658207
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/01/2019
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2019
School Library Journal 09/01/2019 pg. 114
Shelf Awareness 09/13/2019

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 507036 / Star Shepherd
Reading Level: 5.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 8