Nov 19, 2015 lisa mantchev is the author of the theatre illuminata series, including perchance to dream and eyes like stars. Mantchevs writing is so wonderful that i think you should read this book just to witness its beauty. Welcome to the theatre illuminata, where the characters of every play ever. Apr, 2010 lisa mantchev is the author of the theatre illuminata series, including perchance to dream and eyes like stars. Lisa mantchev s eyes like stars is about a young lady, bertie, who is forced to make herself invaluable after she was asked to leave the theatre illuminata after a few mishaps on her part.
For my mother, who left a halfcrimped pie crust on the kitchen counter to take me to my first audition eyes like stars cast list beatrice shakespeare smith, a seventeenyearold girl peaseblossom cobweb moth mustardseed the fairies from a midsummer. Eyes like stars was nominated for the 2009 andre norton award for young adult science fiction and fantasy and the 2010 mythopoeic award for childrens literature the first book takes places in the mysterious. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. She grew up in the small northern california town of ukiah. Theatre illuminata is a young adult fantasy trilogy by lisa mantchev. Lisa mantchev is a temporallydisplaced capricorn who casts her spells from an ancient tree in the pacific northwest. When not scribbling, she is by turns an earth elemental, english professor, actress, artist, and domestic goddess. Mantchev seamlessly blends the richly wrought, claustrophobic world of the traditionbound theater and its ageold dramatic productions with a decidedly modern sensibility.
Lisa mantchevs eyes like stars, first in the theater illuminata series, is a chefly examplar of its kind, light and frothy as a flakey crossaint accompanied by a fragrant latte. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev reading is my superpower. The books are eyes like stars 2009, perchance to dream 2010 and so silver bright 2011. Eyes like stars cast list beatrice shakespeare smith, a seventeenyearold girl peaseblossom cobweb moth mustardseed the fairies from a midsummer nights dream the stage manager the theater manager nate, a pirate from the little mermaid ariel, an airy spirit from the tempest ophelia, daughter of polonius in hamlet sedna, the sea goddess also. Lisa mantchev is the author of the theatre illuminata series, including perchance to dream and eyes like stars. The books are eyes like stars 2009, perchance to dream 2010 and so silver bright. Listen to eyes like stars audiobook by lisa mantchev.
Lisa mantchev created a beautiful setting in a unique theatre that i came to love. In eyes like stars, lisa mantchev tells a simple story, about a found orphan struggling to save her home. The delicious descriptions of the theaters strange powers are fascinating, the characters vivid, the dialogue smart and sassy and berties fiercely. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev overdrive rakuten. Lisa mantchev s theatrical fantasy eyes like stars pits a plucky orphan, beatrice shakespeare smith, and her fairy attendants against the wiles of ariel and a stuffy stage manager. The first edition of the novel was published in july 7th 2009, and was written by lisa mantchev. She wrote her first play in the fourth grade, and has been involved in thea. I enjoyed every bit of this story because it was entertaining, humorous, adorable, witty, and bursting with beauty. Review eyes like stars has grabbed my attention almost an year ago, when i.
Stay updated with all the fun and glitter at her author website. Left in infancy on the doorstep of the theatre illuminata, berties confidants and acquaintances step from the pages of plays. In her senior year at the university of california, irvine, she won the chancellors award for undergraduate research. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read so silver bright. Pdf eyes like stars book by lisa mantchev free download. She wrote her first play in the fourth grade, and has been involved in theater ever since. Eyes like stars theatre illuminata, book 1 by lisa mantchev book cover, description, publication history. Also, i freelance as her sidekick and occasional ninja. Lisa mantchevs theatrical fantasy eyes like stars pits a plucky orphan, beatrice shakespeare smith, and her fairy attendants against the wiles of ariel and a stuffy stage manager.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 352 pages and is available in hardcover format. Eyes like stars is a tale of magic and mystery, but at its heart its all about bertie. However, even though i loved the writing, eyes like stars also has its weak points. The fantastic first novel in lisa mantchevs theatre illuminata trilogywelcome to the theatre illuminata, where the characters of every play ever. I used a credit because i was intrigued by the idea of a theater whose plays are acted by the actual characters. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The fantastic first novel in lisa mantchevs theatre illuminata trilogy. While some questions find their answers by the end of this story, others wont be answered until later. Lisa mantchev is an american author of fantasy novels and short stories. Seen as a waste and as useless bertie has to find a way to be truly important and therefore decides to become the director for hamlet redone in a new way. Eyes like stars ebook by lisa mantchev rakuten kobo. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev, 9780312380960, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lisa mantchev is the author of the theatre illuminata series, includingperchance to dream and eyes like stars. She wrote her first play in fourth grade and has been involved in theater ever since.
Lisa mantchev writes awardwinning picture books for kids strictly no elephants has been translated into eleven languages and turned into a musical. Bertie shakespeare smith is not an actress, yet she lives in a theater. See all books authored by lisa mantchev, including strictly no elephant, and eyes like stars, and more on. Lisa mantchev has written a debut novel that is dramatic, romantic, and witty, with an irresistible and irreverent cast of characters who are sure to enchant the audience. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The fantastic first novel in lisa mantchevs theatre illuminata trilogy welcome to the theatre illuminata, where the cha. Read eyes like stars theatre illuminata, act i by lisa mantchev available from rakuten kobo. She reminds me a lot of myself at her age, and we swap books back and forth. Bad books pile up like muck and youve really got to dig to get to the good books, the buried treasure.
Bertie was a foundling, discovered at the theater door, but management has now wearied of harboring the irreverent, unrestrained, occasionally downright destructive young woman she. For example, the beginning is quite confusing at first so you have to reread a few parts to understand what is happening. Eyes like stars is a remarkable story about bertie shakespeare, who tries to make herself worthy at the theatre illuminata, which has been her home since she was a child. Jun 01, 2009 mantchev s writing is so wonderful that i think you should read this book just to witness its beauty. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are ariel, beatrice shakespeare smith. With eyes like stars, lisa mantchev has written a debut novel that is dramatic, romantic, and witty. Theatre illuminata, act i by lisa mantchev at indigo. This was one heck of a debut novel to say the least. Eyes like stars lisa mantchev read online free books. Lisa mantchevs eyes like stars is about a young lady, bertie, who is forced to make herself invaluable after she was asked to leave the theatre illuminata after a few mishaps on her part. Eyes like stars theatre illuminata, book 1 by lisa mantchev. The fantastic first novel in lisa mantchevs theatre illuminata trilogywelcome to the theatre illuminata, where the characters of every play ever written c.
Read or listen to lisa mantchev books and audiobooks. Realms of fantasy october, 2009 lisa mantchevs theatrical fantasy pits a plucky orphan, beatrice shakespeare smith, and her fairy attendants against the wiles of ariel and a stuffy stage manager. She received two scholarships to study drama at the university of california, irvine. What makes this book even more enjoyable is it throws you into the theater world in a way that even if you are not familiar with the drama world and trust me i know nothing you feel like you have been in this world forever after the first few chapters. Thirteenyearold bertie strives to save theater illuminata, the only home she has ever known, but is hindered by the players who magically live on there, especially ariel, who is willing to destroy the book at the center of the magic in order to escape into the outside world. Sometimes told as stage instructions, other times as prose, the book revolves around beatrice shakespeare smith, an orphan inhabiting an ancient theater. Lisa mantchev books list of books by author lisa mantchev. Welcome to the theatre illuminata, where the characters of every. Mar 02, 2005 listen to eyes like stars audiobook by lisa mantchev. With eyes like stars, lisa mantchev has written a debut novel that is dramatic, romantic, and witty, with an irresistible and irreverent cast of characters who are sure to enchant the audience. Would you try another book from lisa mantchev andor cynthia bishop. Beatrice shakespeare smith bertie for short consorts daily with fairies, spirits, pirates, kings and queens.
Its about a young girl finding her strength while trying to solve the riddle of her past. Lisa mantchev is a friend and ive been reading drafts of this book since before she found its name. Lisa mantchev audio books, best sellers, author bio. Free download or read online eyes like stars pdf epub book. Eyes like stars was nominated for the 2009 andre norton award for young adult science fiction and fantasy and the 2010 mythopoeic award for childrens literature the first book takes places in the mysterious theatre illuminata. She is best known for her theatre illuminata series, a trilogy of young adult fantasy novels her book eyes like stars, the first in the theatre illuminata series, was nominated for the 2009 andre norton award for young adult science fiction and fantasy. Lisa mantchev, quote from eyes like stars the collar had restrained his winds but not killed them. Read or listen to lisa mantchev books and audiobooks free. Eyes like stars was nominated for the 2009 andre norton award for young adult science fiction and fantasy and the 2010 mythopoeic award for childrens literature. Interview with lisa mantchev about eyes like stars. Ive already got plans to recommend the entire series to my local library and a few teachers i know so that. They uncoiled from behind the shadows, ready to surround her, to lift her up, to carry her away with only ariels silkclad arms wrapped about her to keep her from falling. I thought the idea really unique and i was excited to explore that world.
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