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An Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post bestseller, and a Goodreads Choice Award finalist.

In this gorgeously stunning debut, a mysterious child teaches two strangers how to love and trust again.

After the loss of her mother and her own battle with breast cancer, Joanna Teale returns to her graduate research on nesting birds in rural Illinois, determined to prove that her recent hardships have not broken her. She throws herself into her work from dusk to dawn, until her solitary routine is disrupted by the appearance of a mysterious child who shows up at her cabin barefoot and covered in bruises.

The girl calls herself Ursa, and she claims to have been sent from the stars to witness five miracles. With concerns about the child’s home situation, Jo reluctantly agrees to let her stay―just until she learns more about Ursa’s past.

Jo enlists the help of her reclusive neighbor, Gabriel Nash, to solve the mystery of the charming child. But the more time they spend together, the more questions they have. How does a young girl not only read but understand Shakespeare? Why do good things keep happening in her presence? And why aren’t Jo and Gabe checking the missing children’s website anymore?

Though the three have formed an incredible bond, they know difficult choices must be made. As the summer nears an end and Ursa gets closer to her fifth miracle, her dangerous past closes in. When it finally catches up to them, all of their painful secrets will be forced into the open, and their fates will be left to the stars.

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March 1 2019
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13.97 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm
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Gabe started to live as Ursa did, in an infinite present disconnected from the past or future.
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“She’s kind of like a baby. She didn’t know she was supposed to grow up, and that makes her more fun than other grown-up people.”
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“Though the novel appears to start as a fantasy, it evolves into a domestic drama with murder-mystery elements, all adding up to a satisfying read.” ―Booklist

“Enchanting, insightful, and extraordinary.” ―Novelgossip

“Vanderah’s beautifully human story reminds us that sometimes we need to look beyond the treetops at the stars to let some light into our lives.” ―New York Journal of Books

“Where the Forest Meets the Stars is a magical little gem of a book filled with lots of love and hope.” ―HelloGiggles

“A captivating fantasy tale of mystery and intrigue…” ―Fresh Fiction

“A skillfully written and thoroughly entertaining novel by an author with a genuine gift for originality and a distinctive narrative-driven storytelling style…” ―Midwest Book Review

“Where the Forest Meets the Stars, by Glendy Vanderah, is an enchanting, heartwarming, not to be missed novel that is bursting with love and hope.” ―The Patriot Ledger

“A heartwarming, magical story about love, loss, and finding family where you least expect it. This touching novel will remind readers of a modern-day The Snow Child.” ―Christopher Meades, award-winning author of Hanna Who Fell from the Sky

“Where the Forest Meets the Stars is an enchanting novel full of hope and the power of love that will pull at your heartstrings. Perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen.” ―Karen Katchur, author of The Sisters of Blue Mountain

“Where the Forest Meets the Stars will grab you from the very first page and surprise you the whole way through. This is an incredibly original, imaginative, and curious story. Glendy Vanderah has managed to create a world that is very real and, yet, entirely out of the ordinary.” ―Taylor Jenkins Reid, acclaimed author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“In Where the Forest Meets the Stars, Glendy Vanderah weaves a deft and poignant story with well-drawn characters, including clever Ursa. With an unexpected and heart-racing climax, readers will wait breathlessly to find out what happens. A beautiful story of love, resilience, and the power of second chances.” ―Susie Orman Schnall, award-winning author of The Subway Girls

“Where the Forest Meets the Stars is a lovely, surprising, and insightful look at the way bonds are formed―both the ones that we choose and the ones that seem to choose us.” ―Rebecca Kauffman, author of The Gunners

“Where the Forest Meets the Stars is an enchanting novel…Readers will be taken by Glendy Vanderah’s rich and relatable characters and the way in which she weaves their stories together. At its core, Where the Forest Meets the Stars is about having faith, nurturing hope, and trusting your heart above your head, because when you do, miracles are possible.” ―Janis Thomas, bestselling author of What Remains True

“A powerful story of the way in which hearts are mended by love, compassion, and everyday miracles. Cleverly plotted and building to an intense crescendo in the final chapters, Where the Forest Meets the Stars is a beautiful and unforgettable debut.” ―Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author

About the Author

Glendy Vanderah worked as an endangered bird specialist in Illinois before she became a writer. Originally from Chicago, she now lives in rural Florida with her husband and as many birds, butterflies, and wildflowers as she can lure to her land. Where the Forest Meets the Stars is her debut novel.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lake Union Publishing (March 1 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1503904911
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1503904910
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 336 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm

Best Sellers Rank: #908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #81 in Domestic Life in Women's Fiction
- #127 in Contemporary Women's Fiction

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Glendy Vanderah worked as an endangered bird specialist in Illinois before she became a writer. Originally from Chicago, she now lives in rural Florida with as many birds, butterflies, and wildflowers as she can lure to her land. Where the Forest Meets the Stars is her debut novel. Visit Glendy online at http://glendyvanderah.com/

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Suzanne Lazinsky

very interesting story

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 25, 2023

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all kinds of strange things to follow and in the end they all seem rather ordinary...good characters & intense feelings

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 30, 2023

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Great story - very touching!

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Michael R. Dyet

Tugs at the Heartstrings

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 23, 2022

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“Where the Forest Meets the Stars” falls in the intersection of two fiction genres. It is a cut above popular fiction but does not quite rise to the level of literary fiction which makes it good but not exceptional.

The plot is quite engaging. Joanna Teale has returned to her graduate research on nesting birds after the loss of her mother and her own battle with cancer. She is on a mission to reclaim her life. But the mysterious appearance Ursa, a precocious 8 year old girl who insists she is from another universe and sent to earth to witness five miracles, throw a wrench into her plans.

Joanna reluctantly takes Ursa in while trying to uncover her real story with the assistance of her reclusive neighbour Gabriel Nash. Ursa’s intelligence, charm and fierce spirit transform the lives of both Joanna and Gabriel.

“Where the Forest Meets the Stars” is an imaginative and curious novel that tugs at the reader’s heartstrings. The happily-ever-after ending is a bit too neat and tidy for my tastes. But that does not detract from the novel’s charm and originality.

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Ellen Vriend

fun read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 19, 2023

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Loved this book. Easy and enjoyable read. I could visualize the characters, the forest and cottages. A story that will stay in my heart ❤️

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 5, 2023

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Read this over a weekend, couldn't put it down.

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Was expecting a deeper story.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 16, 2023

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This wasn’t a bad book , but I wouldn’t recommend it to a friend either ..

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Sarah

This is a wonder book!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 3, 2023

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I really, really enjoyed reading this book. Loved all of the characters, especially Errpod.

Just read it, it will make you smile and cry at the same time. Love when authors make you fall in love with the characters.

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It's a nice light read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 8, 2023

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The book keeps your interest and it's hard to put down.

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Sarah Brown

So lovely and yet so sad

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 9, 2019

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This was a wonderful story. I am so pleased that I read this novel. A delightful mystery-come-fantasy that almost had me reaching for the tissues. It was just so lovely. And a complete contrast to some of the grittier novels I have read recently.

The concept of Ursa being an alien within a dead girl’s body runs throughout the story. Even when the writer reveals the answers, I could not help but feel there was still more left unsaid. The bond that she develops with Jo and then Gabe is so wonderful and it is impossible not to feel the warmth radiating from the pages of this novel as their relationship develops. Initially you feel as suspicious as Jo about Ursa’s sudden appearance but, Ursa’s sweet innocence inevitably wins you over.

Ursa’s innocence is amazing and endearing. It is a reflection of times gone by and an innocence in childhood that we, as adults, unfortunately lose whilst growing up. That precious time is something to be protected and I think this is one of the things that encourages Jo to care for and protect Ursa. Furthermore, the “miracles” that Ursa has come to witness are so unexpected but undoubtedly provide both Jo and readers alike that same feeling of warmth, as Ursa takes delight in such simple and natural things in life.

The internal struggles that Jo and Gabe overcome are heart-wrenching. They are similar in their isolation and loneliness in life and it is Ursa that helps them to reconnect with those around them. She is like a little miracle in herself! Bringing a clarity, warmth and simplicity to life, readers share the excitement all three characters feel as they undergo a summer of discovery and a personal journey. Jo, having recently lost her mother to breast cancer and recovering from life-changing surgery, sees something in Ursa that encourages her to embrace company and a delight for life once more. Coupled with Gabe’s complicated upbringing, there is enough upset and trauma to throw these three characters together in a wonderful story-line.

The climax to this story was unexpected. Reflecting the uncertain times we live in, I found myself becoming increasingly anxious about what would happen to Jo, Ursa and Gabe. The police involvement was difficult for me to read as I desperately wanted a happy ending to come from such a lovely story. Some emotional issues are revealed in this novel which juxtaposes with the innocent summer of discovery that happens in the forest. As a result, the closing of the novel literally made me sigh with the satisfaction of knowing that the writer had got the balance just right.

This was a fantastic story. I was a bit reluctant to read this based on the blurb but, being so different, wanted to give it my attention. And I am so glad I did, because the book aftermath has left me feeling all warm, cosy, and pondering the real Ursa.

36 people found this helpful

Carin

Lovely story with a major flaw

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 30, 2020

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This was a quick and mostly enjoyable read. I wanted to like this, I wanted to give it a much better rating, but there was one big flaw... the way one of the main characters dealt with another main character's unresolved mental health issues. It shows the author has never experienced depression herself and doesn't really understand the illness. Depression is not something you can just brush aside like that. Some of the things Jo did to Gabe could have seriously damaged him. And I doubt Jo would have done them after what she herself had been through in her life. It quite upset me. In this day and age, after some very public suicides due to depression, you'd think Vanderah would be more clued up about depression than that.

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policefox lyn

Not going to set the world on fire

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 23, 2020

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It was readable but poorly written and trite. I liked the premise and it could have been good. The characters were one dimensional and change completely. Someone who is so depressed that their job is to sit and sell eggs at the roadside suddenly seems to be completely well. A nasty character who has been vile for 25yrs suddenly becomes lovely on hearing one bit if news which really ought to have made her worse not better. The father and son at loggerheads suddenly are great mates. All explained by Ursa's quarks but actually are too unbelievable otherwise.
There are no loose ends in the story because EVERYTHING is tied up so neatly that it becomes twee.
The language and writing style are basic.
I gave it three stars as I did enjoy reading the story but it felt like the debut novel it is.

15 people found this helpful

Kaffmatt

A Fantasy Love Story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 5, 2019

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This is an out and out love story. Not my usual choice of reading but best of the bunch from the First Reads.
Starts off well and as other reviewers have said, enchanting but then tends to drag on and become twee. Have to say that I doubt men will enjoy this as it’s too ‘lovey dovey’. There are also certain issues thrown into the mix that do stretch credibility. That said, take the book at face value- it’s a journey into a light hearted fantasy with some realistic life problems dealt with in an alternative manner.
If you enjoy escapism then this will ‘hit the mark’, otherwise you maybe disappointed.

23 people found this helpful

Memphis

The best book I've read in a very long time.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 11, 2019

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It's hard to believe this is a debut novel. The plot is absolutely water-tight, highly creative and totally believable. Ms Vanderah's use of prose is just beautiful, and, very rare for an author writing in a child's voice, she gets the moods, voice and tone of Ursa just right. The conflict scenes are also true to life, which is refreshing after so many over-dramatize, unrealistic scenes by other authors who shall remain nameless. I am looking forward to her second novel, but this one will be with me for a long time to come. I am also not the only one who wishes that Ursa really was telling the truth the first time around.

13 people found this helpful

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