Connect the Stars

When thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Audrey meet at a wilderness camp in the desert, they think their quirks are enough to prevent them from ever having friends. But as they trek through the challenging and unforgiving landscape, they learn that they each have what it takes to make the other whole.

Luminous and clever, Connect the Stars takes on some hefty topics of the day—bullying, understanding where you fit in, and learning to live with physical and mental challenges—all in a joyous adventure kids will love!

What happens when two kids who feel like outsiders discover they're exactly what the other needs?

• Dual Perspectives: Told from the alternating points of view of Aaron and Audrey, two kids whose unique gifts make them feel like they don’t fit in.
• A Wilderness Survival Story: A challenging trek through the desert becomes the perfect setting for two kids to discover their own strength and resilience.
• Themes of Self-Acceptance: A heartfelt exploration of what it means to be different, face personal challenges, and learn the importance of being yourself.
• A Story About Empathy: Perfect for young readers, this adventure tackles bullying and shows how two very different people can come together to make each other whole.