"The Star Side of Bird Hill" is a novel by American author Naomi Jackson, first published in 2015. The story follows two sisters, Phaedra and Dionne, who are sent to live with their grandmother in the small town of Bird Hill, Barbados, after their mother can no longer care for them in Brooklyn, New York. The girls must adjust to a new way of life in a close-knit community where their grandmother is a respected midwife and herbalist. Phaedra, the younger sister, struggles to fit in and adjust to the slower pace of life, while Dionne begins to rebel and explore her sexuality. As the girls adapt to their new surroundings, they uncover family secrets and come to terms with their own identities and desires. The novel explores themes of family, identity, culture, and the search for home. It has been praised for its vivid portrayal of Caribbean life and culture, as well as its sensitive exploration of the challenges facing young women in a rapidly changing world.
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