Overview

I am a gold lock. I am a gold key. However high and low you hunt, You’ll never find me. Wren Matthews thought she’d outgrown nursery rhymes a long time ago. But that was before she knew that songs of twinkling little stars and four-and-twenty blackbirds were the key to an ancient, hidden magic. Wren’s discovery catapults her into a world of buried secrets, whispered rumors, and a distant fortress under an aurora-filled sky. As she tries to master abilities she never could have imagined, Wren only knows one thing for sure: There’s magic in the world—and it’s waiting for her. Marissa Burt’s Storybound was praised for its “richly imagined world” by ALA Booklist, and Publishers Weekly called it “an appealing fantasy.” A Sliver of Stardust delivers even more magic, intrigue, and imaginative twists in a fantastic adventure—with a dash of science—that’s perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The Emerald Atlas.    

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With its unique twist (her roommate, for example, is a snooty Snow White), Una s adventures should charm those who enjoy fairy-tale reboots, and the cliff-hanger ending could ensure demand for a sequel. --School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR STORY'S END: ""Hits the ground running. There are a lot of compelling plotlines, and the book ends with an all-out bang."" - ALA Booklist PRAISE FOR STORYBOUND: ""An appealing fantasy. Strong writing and interesting characters make Una's journey enjoyable, and the overall result will have readers on the lookout for the planned sequel."" - Publishers Weekly ""A richly imagined world. Readers will enjoy the mind-bending fun of puzzling together small details."" - ALA Booklist ""Readers who love fantasy may see an opportunity to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa and unravel the plot, which twists and turns in on itself, with happy surprises."" - Kirkus Reviews ""With its unique twist (her roommate, for example, is a snooty Snow White), Una's adventures should charm those who enjoy fairy-tale reboots, and the cliff-hanger ending could ensure demand for a sequel."" - School Library Journal ""Burt employs highly descriptive world building and plenty of action."" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

""Burt employs highly descriptive world building and plenty of action."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books PRAISE FOR STORY'S END: ""Hits the ground running. There are a lot of compelling plotlines, and the book ends with an all-out bang."" -- ALA Booklist PRAISE FOR STORYBOUND: ""An appealing fantasy. Strong writing and interesting characters make Una's journey enjoyable, and the overall result will have readers on the lookout for the planned sequel."" -- Publishers Weekly ""A richly imagined world. Readers will enjoy the mind-bending fun of puzzling together small details."" -- ALA Booklist ""Readers who love fantasy may see an opportunity to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa and unravel the plot, which twists and turns in on itself, with happy surprises."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""With its unique twist (her roommate, for example, is a snooty Snow White), Una's adventures should charm those who enjoy fairy-tale reboots, and the cliff-hanger ending could ensure demand for a sequel."" -- School Library Journal

Burt employs highly descriptive world building and plenty of action. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books PRAISE FOR STORY'S END: Hits the ground running. There are a lot of compelling plotlines, and the book ends with an all-out bang. --ALA Booklist PRAISE FOR STORYBOUND: An appealing fantasy. Strong writing and interesting characters make Una's journey enjoyable, and the overall result will have readers on the lookout for the planned sequel. --Publishers Weekly With its unique twist (her roommate, for example, is a snooty Snow White), Una's adventures should charm those who enjoy fairy-tale reboots, and the cliff-hanger ending could ensure demand for a sequel. --School Library Journal A richly imagined world. Readers will enjoy the mind-bending fun of puzzling together small details. --ALA Booklist Readers who love fantasy may see an opportunity to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa and unravel the plot, which twists and turns in on itself, with happy surprises. --Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

When she was in school, Marissa Burt was forever getting notes sent home from teachers about reading novels during class. She’s worked as a social worker, barista, 5th grade teacher, children’s bookseller, faculty assistant, and reference librarian. Marissa grew up in Oregon, and drifted eastward through Colorado, Illinois, Tennessee, and South Carolina before coming back home to the Pacific Northwest. She now lives in the Seattle area with her husband and three sons. You can visit her online at www.marissaburt.com.

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