DEER RIVER, Minn., May 13, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Julie Weiseman's only sources of comfort are her friend, Lisa, and her beloved horse, King. Troubled at school and lonely, she finds help in an aunt and uncle who love her dearly. Gordon Mostoller's To Catch a Falling Star (now available through AuthorHouse), tells how love of family breaks a young girl's fall into despair.
Carl and Florence Weiseman, Julie's parents, are far too busy with their own interests and careers to spend enough time with their daughter. King is the only creature who can relieve Julie's loneliness and isolation. When she suffers at school, her parents are called, but they only point fingers and deny mistakes. Because Julie has spent summers at her Great Aunt Erma and Great Uncle Henry's home, it is decide she will move there permanently.
Seeing the needs of their niece, Aunt Erma and Uncle Henry welcome Julie without hesitation. They feel they must "catch their falling star." It is their love and guidance that nourishes Julie and gradually lifts her spirits. They share with her their love for each other and the family farm. Uncle Henry teaches her of the family's German heritage and takes her into the fields to learn farming. Aunt Erma shows her the secrets of gardening and illustrates to this young girl the joy that can be found in tasks as simple as household chores. They embrace Julie with all their hearts.
Julie begins to respond to the attention and love of her aunt and uncle. The strong feelings of tradition and unconditional love are passed on to Julie from the third generation, while the unbreakable connection she has with King nurtures her even more.
A story of a young girl coming of age, To Catch a Falling Star is a captivating novel for readers in upper elementary and junior high school. It is a story of transformation at the hands of loving mentors, animal friends and wise family members.
A teacher with more than 34 years experiences, Mostoller has taught literally thousands of children grades three through six. He holds a bachelor's and master's degrees in elementary education and currently teaches reading to students ages 8 to 12. A lifelong resident of north central Minnesota, he and his wife have four children and nine grandchildren. To Catch a Falling Star is his first published book, and a sequel to it, Lisa's Lifeline, is soon to follow. More information is available at www.gordonmostoller.com.
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