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Starring Grace

By Mary Hoffman

Grace’s garden transforms again—but this time, friendship and family secrets change everything.

imaginative · lively · warm-hearted · humorous

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Starring Grace about?

When school breaks up, Grace and her friends turn everyday life into extraordinary adventures. Her garden becomes a circus, a safari, a space station and even a hospital, as the children use imagination, teamwork and a few simple props to create their own stories. Along the way, Grace learns about friendship, privacy and family, while coping with changes at home, including Ma’s new relationship. A lively collection of connected episodes celebrating creativity, confidence and the magic of play.

About the author

Mary Hoffman is a much-loved British author who has written over 100 books for children and young people. She is best known for her fantasy series 'Stravaganza' and the popular picture book 'Amazing Grace'. Mary enjoys exploring different cultures and magical worlds in her stories, inspiring children everywhere to love reading and use their imagination.

Pages

95 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2008

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