Speck of the Stars
By Henry Boffin
$18.95
Even the smallest Speck can make the biggest difference.
Speck of the Stars is a sci-fi / fantasy adventure book for middle grade readers (children age 9-13 years) published by Ford Street Publishing.
Raised by utility robots on board the Grand Orbital Library, twelve-year-old orphan Speck’s days are spent serving the spaceship’s exotic guests. At night, he dreams of exploring the Universe.
But when a mysterious creature known only as the Starchild arrives from the fringes of deep space, everything changes.
Now, Speck must uncover the creature’s secret before it’s too late. A secret that, if unleashed, could destroy the entire Universe . . .
Reviews
"Rating 10/10. I finished it in 2 nights!" - Diesel F, Grade 5 // Oz Kids in Print 2022
https://ozkids.com.au/magazine/2022-03/
"Highly Recommended. This is a great new series that will be enjoyed by many - sci fi lover or not!" - Michelle O'Connell, ReadPlus Review
https://www.readplus.com.au/reviews/speck-of-the-stars
"This is a great book for middle-grade and young adult readers, with a male character who is not a stereotype." - Ashleigh Meikle, The Book Muse
https://ashleighmeikle.com.au/2022/09/25/speck-of-the-stars-by-henry-boffin/
Goodreads Reviews
"A fun, fast paced story full of dangerous situations conquered by bravery, trust and friendship." - Patricia
"Fantastic book. Great storyline which kept me engaged from start to end. I'll definitely be recommending this book to family and friends." - Julie
"It's full of fun characters, interesting ideas and good world building. Would recommend!" - Nicholas