The Story of Stella

Book excerpt: Stella Ciarlantini lives the ordinary life of a ten year old girl. She spends her days talking, laughing, and gossiping with her friends, and her nights studying for tests and exams and doing homework. But when something completely unexpected happens, it turns Stella's world upside-down. Suddenly, her ordinary life seems like something so sacred and special, and she starts to wish she had appreciated it more. Stella has to stay strong in isolation, but she soon realizes that even though she is alone, she really isn't alone. Feel Stella's pain, listen to her cries, but more importantly, see her strength. Stella will soon understand that she really isn't suffering in silence, because she has a whole audience of people rooting for her and cheering her on until the end.