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Our Child of the Stars
- the most magical, bewitching book of the year
- Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez
- Series: Our Child of the Stars, Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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A lost child, the family who try to protect him and the secret that refuses to stay hidden....
Molly and Gene Myers were happy - until tragedy blighted their hopes of children. During the years of darkness and despair, they each put their marriage in jeopardy, but now they are starting to rebuild their fragile bond.
This is the year of Woodstock and the moon landings; war is raging in Vietnam, and the superpowers are threatening each other with annihilation.
Then the Meteor crashes into Amber Grove, devastating the small New England town - and changing their lives for ever. Molly, a nurse, caught up in the thick of the disaster, is given care of a desperately ill patient rescued from the wreckage: a sick boy with a remarkable appearance, an orphan who needs a mother.
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- Peter Gee
- 02-12-18
Gripping and heartwarming sci-fi
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- David
- 01-12-18
I really enjoyed the story
Just. waiting for the next book I hope it won't be too long before it's available.
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- Spcp
- 19-04-22
Great story
What can I say? I loved this book which kept me gripped throughout. Heart-warming, exciting, emotional and so enjoyable. Having read and listened to this book, I want to praise Patricia Rodriguez for her intelligent narration which enhanced the story rather than detracting from it.
Loved it and highly recommend it!