The Silver Star is a novel by Jeannette Walls. The story follows two sisters, Liz and Bean, who are forced to leave their home in California and travel to Virginia to stay with their uncle after their mother abandons them. The sisters face many challenges as they try to adapt to their new surroundings, including prejudice and abuse from their uncle's neighbors. Along the way, they befriend some of the local residents, including a World War II veteran who teaches them about the importance of standing up for themselves and fighting for what is right. As the sisters begin to uncover dark secrets about their family's past, they must also come to terms with their own identity and the meaning of family. The novel deals with themes of family, identity, and resilience, and explores the bonds between siblings in the face of adversity.
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