Shooting for Stars

A charming romantic dramedy from the author of The Art of Insanity

High schooler Skyler Davidson spends most of her time with her pet rat, Five. The daughter of scientists, she's determined to finish her late mother's research on neutron stars. So she teams up with aspiring videographer, Cooper, to film a submission for a NASA internship--all while keeping it a secret from her dad, who doesn't expect any trouble from his obviously college-bound daughter. As Skyler and Cooper grow closer, it turns out that Skyler's dad has a new love interest as well: a hot makeup influencer who likes to put her nose where it doesn't belong. She'll keep hush on Skyler's NASA plans, if Skyler agrees to get to know her. Now Skyler's tangled up in a budding romance, an unexpected friendship, and the stress of having to retake her SATs. Will Skyler's dream of stars collapse and explode, or can dad and daughter reconcile and change their trajectory?

Author: Christine Webb
Publisher: Peachtree Teen
Published: 05/21/2024
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.60w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781682636015
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2024
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2024
Booklist 05/15/2024 pg. 46

About the Author
Christine Webb is a middle school teacher who lives with her husband and son in Kalamazoo, Michigan. When she's not teaching or writing, she enjoys hanging out with her zoo (three goofy dogs, an evil cat, twenty nameless pigeons, and a friendly rat). Follow her on Twitter @cwebbwrites.