The Same Stuff as Stars Rags to Riches Game by Erin J., Kirsten B., Robbie V.H. - HLA 4/5

The Same Stuff as Stars is a realistic fiction book by Katherine Patterson. The recommended audience is for children ages 8-12. Main characters included Angel, Bernie, Erma, Verna, Ray Morgan, the star man, and Liza Irwin. The book is set in Vermont. There are several conflicts, but the main conflict is between Angel and Verna. Angel's mother, Verna abandons Angel and her brother Bernie with their great-grandmother. Bernie is too young to understand, but Angel is confused about why Verna would leave her.