Cosima Unfortunate Steals A Star (Cosima Unfortunate, Book 1)
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By Laura Noakes
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4 reviews
Exciting, funny, moving – and featuring joyous and authentic disabled representation – Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is a spellbinding middle-grade adventure.
Cosima has spent all her life at the Home for Unfortunate Girls, along with her best friends: Pearl, Mary and Diya. Cos longs for a real home and a real family. But when Cos finds out that famed explorer Lord Francis Fitzroy is planning to adopt them, she and her friends know something suspicious is afoot – and they make a plan. They’re going to steal Fitzroy’s prized tiara, containing the legendary Star Diamond of India! But as the big day draws closer, Cos stumbles across a mysterious treasure map that might just reveal the one secret she’s always wanted to know – the truth about her parents… Exciting, warm, funny, moving, and featuring joyous and authentic disabled representation, be prepared to have your heart stolen by Cosima and friends. TweetReviews
I like this book because it’s set in the past and because it has people who are different in it. I think you would like this book if you are aged 9 to 12.
Although I stuck with the story, I didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped. (I had waited for the loan).
The story was good and plot was easy to follow. I am glad I stick with it but I wouldnt be in a rush to read it again.
Beautiful adventure story about diversity and difference.
I thought it was a great read. Especially liked the historical setting and the strong characters. The illustrations helped to bring the text to life too. Very enjoyable read and one I would have definitely enjoyed when I was young. It brought to life the characters struggles with their disabilities and how they were treated in Victorian times, but despite this they had the strength and resilience we would hope to instil in young people today. A mixture of old meets new. Plus a great "detective" type story.
