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In "In Sight of Stars," Gae Polisner explores the profound bond between a young man and his father. Seventeen‑year‑old Klee is swept into a world of art and imagination as his father visits New York’s museums and tells stories woven from myths and magic. The father's sudden death leaves Klee to navigate feelings of loss, love, and the lingering influence of the beautiful legacy he left behind.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gae Polisner
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