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When city-girl Amber arrives to spend the summer in a small village, the only stars she recognises are the ones she reads about in her glossy celeb magazines. So she is stunned to find herself surrounded by a new neighbours who organise their entire lives around constellation customs and the astral calendar. More scarily, Amber finds that the villagers actually believe that the stars and moon can work magic. Amber remains loudly sceptical, but as she's grown very fond of her new friends - especially the gorgeously enigmatic Lewis - and assuming that it's all a bit of harmless fun, she hurls herself into the star-ceremonies and moon-myths on the grounds that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and any excuse for a party. But when, as result of one of Amber's half-hearted celestial incantations, something totally inexplicable happens, she begins to wonder if maybe, just maybe, there's more to magic than meets the eye...
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Every Christina Jones book I've read has been 'unputdownable!' This one is no exception. Lovely characters providing gales of fun and laughter. With a descriptive language all of her own, CJ has become one of my most-read authors of 2007. I am trying to ration myself but I've become so addicted to her stories and unusual characters that I worry about the day when I've read the last one. Please God, don't let Miss Jones suffer writer's block!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fiddlesticks is another magical (literally) and charming village from the creative mind of Christina Jones. Seeing Stars focuses on what happens when people assume they know what others are about, but fail to really see each other. It's fun how CJ manages to weave in the movement of the night skies in to the plot line, providing critical touchpoints. And I loved the nod to the 60's music scene too. The cast of characters is once again perfect, a wonderful and engaging novel.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is now retitled 'SEEING STARS' not the previously released, Fiddlesticks. (see forthcoming paperback page on Amazon uk). A truly fantastic read, a joy from beginning to end and, in my opinion, rivals the best from Christina Jones. A cast of wonderful characters, including some of the delicious eccentrics we have come to love and expect and which are so beautifully drawn and observed. I laughed and I cried - often at the same time!!!! It is also a deeply moving book, very romantic, and with a depth to it which was an added bonus. Marvellous in every respect with both younger and older characters and something for everyone. A classic Christina Jones novel and a must for anyone. The story links to the previous novel 'HUBBLE BUBBLE', with some of the familiar characters returning, but the book stands alone with its own central characters. There are two main storylines, one with Amber, a young city woman who moves to the village of Fiddlesticks and finds it something of an alien world!!! But she is soon drawn in to the magic of the village and the celestial celebrations the locals enjoy. She is also drawn to the gorgeous but enigmatic and mysterious Lewis. The other main storyline relates to Zilah, a woman in her fifties, whose past gradually unfolds as the book goes on. I can't say any more because it will spoil it for anyone who has not yet read the book! All I can say is read and enjoy, you will not be disappointed with this latest, brilliantly wonderful offering from Christina Jones. I cannot wait for the third in this connected series. First class, a definite winner that deserves to be a huge success. Buy it for all your friends.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant as usual
I love the way Christina Jones weaves her magic around her characters and this book is no exception, even if you haven't read the other books relating to Hazy Hassocks,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by sibo
Briliant!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. So many great and funny characters. Have so far read all Christina Jones's books and enjoyed every one.
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by D. Powell
Magical World...lovable characters!
I found this book by chance in my local library. I adore this little book, I had no idea what to expect from the title. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by Priscilla
Such a wonderful read!
I couldn't put it down and read it quicker than anything. Such a wonderful read!
Published on 9 April 2009 by KiranoKieli
Really enjoyable.
I thought this was great, a good follow-on to 'Hubble Bubble'. Could really see the changes and developments of the characters and relationships. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2007 by Emma Hawker
Truely magical
I picked this book up after reading Hubble Bubble and again was not disappointed. I loved the way it linked back to Hubble Bubble so I could see what had happened to Mitzi and her... Read more
Published on 15 April 2006 by Rachel
Seeing Stars.
This is an enjoyable read, not as good as Running the Risk, Stealing the Show etc but it is still worth a read if you are a fan. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2005 by Reedy
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