Where the Stars Still Shine, by Trish Doller

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Stolen as a child from a large and loving family, and on the run with her mom for more than ten years, Callie has no idea what normal life might be like. She's never had a home or gone to school, and she gets most of her meals from vending machines.

Then Callie's mom is finally arrested for kidnapping her, and Callie's real dad whisks her back to what would have been her life in small-town Florida. Now she must find a way to leave the past behind and learn to be part of a family. And she must believe that love-even with someone who seems an improbable choice-is more than just a possibility.

This searing story of love and betrayal will resonate with readers who want stories that are gritty and utterly true.

Where the Stars Still Shine, by Trish Doller

• Amazon Sales Rank: #551350 in Books
• Brand: Doller, Trish
• Published on: 2015-06-02
• Released on: 2015-06-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.22" h x .96" w x 5.54" l, 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Where the Stars Still Shine, by Trish Doller

From School Library Journal Gr 10 Up–Readers who appreciated the gritty realism tempered with romance in Doller's Something Like Normal (Bloomsbury, 2012) will welcome this book about a 17-year-old struggling to move beyond a traumatic past and find redemption. Callie was kidnapped at age five by her mother, Veronica, and both have been on the run ever since. Rootless and bouncing from place to place, the teen has become accustomed to loneliness. But when Veronica is finally arrested for her daughter's kidnapping, Callie's reunion with her father, Greg, is bittersweet. Left to her own devices all those years, she bristles at his attempts to establish a stable home environment and draw her into his close-knit family. He is part of a large Greek-American community in which everyone seems to know everyone and she is overwhelmed by it. Callie's competing loyalties to both parents prove trying as she grapples with creating friendships and fulfilling family expectations. Terrifying flashbacks also reveal that Callie was sexually abused as a child. She seeks solace in the arms of Alex, a local boy with a “ladies' man” reputation. Soon, their relationship develops from something steamy into enduring tenderness. Adding depth is the novel's stark contrast between Callie's itinerant, heartbreaking former life and her new one, suffused with warmth and Greek traditions. Doller gracefully handles complex issues including mental illness, parental neglect, and trauma in a respectful manner that will ring true to readers. A highly suitable choice for teens who enjoyed Erica Lorraine Scheidt's Uses for Boys (St. Martin's, 2013).–Lalitha Nataraj, Escondido Public Library, CAα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

From Booklist Callie has spent the past 10 years living like a fugitive, ever since her mother abducted her from her father when they divorced. During those years, their life was transient and came with a terrible price for Callie, who was molested by one of her mother’s lovers. But now her mother is awaiting trial for kidnapping and medical help for the personality disorder that caused her to bolt in the first place. Callie is reunited with her father and his large Greek family, and while they all want to welcome her back and help her adjust to normal life, Callie has no idea what constitutes normal—or if she even deserves it. A passionate (and explicit) affair helps Callie realize that she is worthy of love and capable of setting down roots. Callie is a remarkably well-adjusted young woman, considering all she has experienced. Her divided loyalty between her damaged mother and the promise of a new life with her father is realistically portrayed, beautifully written, and never feels contrived. Grades 9-12. --Kara Dean

Review

“Beautiful in its grit and realism, Where the Stars Still Shine is a skillfully woven story of the ties that bind and bond us.” ―Jessi Kirby, author of Golden

“Compelling . . . Doller does a great job at showing how Callie has a foot in both of her worlds and her intense and volatile emotions.” ―Library Media Connection

“The romance and tight narrative make this a dynamo of a soldier's story.” ―School Library Journal on Something Like Normal

“Something Like Normal is intense and sweet, just like Travis, and that makes for a memorable read.” ―Iheartdaily.com on Something Like Normal

“Amazing. You will smile and sob and when you finish, you will walk away a better you. READ THIS BOOK NOW.” ―New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle on Something Like Normal

“Doller debuts with a timely novel that carves new ground out of the saturated teen romance and post-war trauma genres . . . Doller avoids politicization of the war, and she addresses post-traumatic stress disorder with honesty and a light touch, making Travis's experience both personal and relatable.” ―Publishers Weekly on Something Like Normal

“Compelling.… Doller does a great job at showing how Callie has a foot in both of her worlds and her intense and volatile emotions.” ―Library Media Connection

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Interesting Story of a Girl Grown Up Too Fast By Maggie Knapp As befits a teen "problem novel," Callie's mother has drinking problems, money problems and relationship problems. Callie has pretty much raised herself, she doesn't attend school anymore. Truth be told, her mom is probably mentally ill. By Chapter 2, Callie and her mom are picked up the by a sheriff who discovers that Callie's mom doesn't really have custody, and her father has been looking for her for years. Her father has remarried, Callie has two half-brothers, and this new family lives in a close knit Greek community a plane-ride away.Author Trish Doller does an excellent job of portraying Callie's wariness with her new and (an outside observer might say) "better" family. But despite the abundant love, the financial security and the clean clothes, Callie misses her mom and feels uncomfortable in this new family-intensive life. She is used to fending for herself and being on her own. Nothing unfolds as expected, as the rich and sometimes flawed characters do the best they can to adjust to new circumstances. Callie is sexually active, and her relationships are portrayed lovingly and realistically for a young woman grown up too soon. Probably best for high school readers, due to some mature situations.About me: I'm a middle school/high school librarianHow I got this book: advance reading copy given to me at a conference

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A very good but very mature YA coming of age novel By S. Power Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller follows Callie who has been on the run with her mother since she was small. When her mother gets pulled over Callie gets sent home to live with a Father she only barely remembers. Callie has to come to grip with her past and her new present.This is a fantastic book, difficult and full of heart. Callie has lived a tough life and integrating into a new community and coming to grips with her past. The author does a good job at making the reader really understand why Callie makes the choices that she makes even if they're not the right choices. I sped through the book unable to put it down.Appropriateness: There is a lot of sex in this book, a lot. None of it is erotic or over descriptive but Callie's sexual behavior and her past sexual abuse is integral to her character and her story. There is underage drinking but no drug abuse. I would recommend this book to readers 16+ and encourage parents to use it to discuss sexuality and why people may act out sexually.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. mostly because we both love books. After living a non-traditional life for so ... By Alexa @ Alexa Loves Books Where the Stars Still Shine is one of the most incredible books of this year. Callie's story is heartbreaking, but also hopeful; I was completely invested in it from start to finish. What makes this novel moving is how Doller skillfully tackles things that many of us might face in real life: shifting family dynamics, new friendships, and the promise of romance. Underneath all this, of course, is the heart of the book: Callie's journey towards making peace with her past, her present and her possible future.Callie is someone I could have been friends with, mostly because we both love books. After living a non-traditional life for so many years, it's no surprise that she's capable, street smart and fiercely independent. Even so, readers will feel the need to hold her hand and protect her as she gets exposed to a different lifestyle - one where she has a stable home, job and set of people surrounding her. Callie's understandably confused and awkward, attempting to fit herself into a life that could have been hers if her mom hadn't taken her away. Yet somehow, the pieces start to slowly fall into place.What makes her adjustment incredibly difficult is learning how to deal with her father, her new friend (and cousin) Kat, and a potential romance with Alex Kosta. These three are complete strangers in her life, and it's no surprise that she has no idea how to handle her relationships with each of them. How is she supposed to feel about this parent who is virtually a stranger and the family he brings into her life? Should she pursue this friendship with Kat, who is wonderfully bubbly and eager to be her friend? And what about the mysterious Alex, who's irresistible but also seems like a bad idea? Callie really goes through a lot as she learns what it means to have a dad, be a good friend and even truly fall in love with someone. She also develops a new dynamic with her mother, which is something that I thought was handled well. Even though it can be quite painful at times, Doller did a good job of bringing those various situations to life in an authentic way.There are quite a few moments in Where the Stars Still Shine that I'd want to return to time and again, because they're written so wonderfully. The whole novel really transports the reader into Callie's life, allowing us to feel like we're experiencing everything alongside her. While I can't guarantee you won't be frustrated with certain parts or characters, I can say, wholeheartedly, that it's fairly simple to fall in love with Doller's writing, Callie's story and even Alex Kosta. This novel is such a beautiful contemporary read, and definitely one of my favorites for 2013.

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