Christine has heard rumors about the new girl. She supposedly likes to fight, and it may be the reason she had to leave her old school. Imagine Christine's shock when her parents invite the new girl and her family to move into the adjoining unit where Christine's grandfather used to live.
Moon is outgoing and confident. She appreciates that Christine's family has offered them a place to live. As the new girl, she wants to make a good impression and a new best friend who lives next door sounds perfect.
The two girls hit it off. Moon is welcomed into Christine's circle of friends, but the more time Christine spends with her, the stranger she seems. First off, Moon is the only Buddhist Christine knows. Moon loves to dance and urges Christine to join her in a routine for the upcoming talent show. Moon paints her fingernails and toenails, something Christine isn't allowed to do. Christine isn't sure about how to react when Moon secretly reveals her belief that her real home is in outer space and that she draws fantastic creatures she says are her friends.
Being Moon's friend is a bit challenging especially when Christine discovers she does have an angry side. When Christine learns Moon has yet another secret, the friendship may be permanently damaged.
Author and artist Jen Wang puts friendship to the test in her graphic novel STARGAZING. Readers will witness the ups and downs of forming a new relationship. With certain elements taken directly from her own childhood, Wang has created a sure hit for middle grade readers.
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