Sun Signs by Shelley Hrdlitschka5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() The novel ends on a positive and somewhat hopeful note. The relationships between Kaleigh and her “guinea pigs” are eventually resolved and the astrology project successfully completed. Shelley Hrdlitschka’s skill as a writer is apparent in that, despite the format of the novel, she is able to develop no fewer than five distinct, complex, and well-rounded characters-starlight, blondeshavemorefun, 2good4u, Mr. When it becomes clear that at least some of her subjects are merely having fun at her expense, we get a sense of just how betrayed she feels. Stargazer (the astrologer), and her (immortal) Gemini twin are more open and honest, and it is from these that we learn how physically fragile Kaleigh is, and how trusting. ![]() However, only one of her subjects is completely truthful with personal information and in reporting data Kaleigh, in turn, discloses little information to her subjects about her own circumstances. Three of her fellow “distant study buddies,” whom she has never met, agree to act as subjects for her investigation, reporting on the accuracy of their daily horoscopes found on the website Kaleigh has selected. Enrolled in Distant Learning Inc., she begins a project on astrology for a science course. ![]() Fifteen-year-old Kaleigh Wyse is unable to attend school because of her cancer treatment. This unusual novel is told entirely through emails and online communications. ![]()
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