- Type Book
- Vendor Peninsula Records & Books
Book Title: Aster’s Next Good Thing
Author: Kate Gordon
Genre: Middle Grade Children’s Fiction (Personal Growth, Family Change, Emotional Resilience)
Why You’ll Love This
Aster’s world is shifting again. As her dad’s new partner moves in and a baby’s on the way, she feels invisible in her own home. Kate Gordon expertly explores anxiety, belonging, and doing what’s right when the easy path feels tempting.
Unique Aspects from Reviews
Lamont Books calls this “a next‑wonderful instalment” that resonates with both younger and lower‑secondary readers .
Aster’s gentle empathy for a younger bullied classmate and her brave choices bring real emotional warmth and hope
Author & Local Insight
Kate Gordon grew up by the Tasmanian sea with librarian parents. Her first Aster novel won the 2021 CBCA Book of the Year (Younger Readers) and she now writes from her home in Hobart. Her connection to local themes and real feelings is what makes “Aster’s Next Good Thing” so authentically Aussie.
Add Aster’s Next Good Thing to your shelf today. It’s a heartfelt, hopeful read that engages “The Coastal Weekender” seeking genuine connection and family-centred narratives.