The Great Inventor of the Stars
by Avery Davis
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Pub Date 16 Apr 2024 | Archive Date 15 Apr 2026
Description
The Master is the Great Inventor and Sam is his apprentice. Sam is given the task of making sure the Master can see the people on earth at night because at night there is only darkness. In sending the newest invention, the Moon into orbit Sam breaks the sky but finds the solution with the ultimate invention of the stars.
With brilliantly colorful illustrations, this tale leads the reader through an alternate creation analogy. In presenting the story, the author encourages young readers to think creatively, to follow through with their creative thoughts, and not to be discouraged when they think their creation is a disaster because sometimes great things come out of disasters, as Sam found out.
-Readers' Favorite
For fairy-tale lovers, this appealing story adds a dash of magic to the night sky.
-Kirkus Review
Advance Praise
• Gold, Living Now Book Awards
• Finalist,The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
• Finalist, International Book Awards
• Honorable Mention, Purple Dragonfly Winner
• Honorable Mention, Hollywood Book Festival
• Honorable Mention, Royal Dragonfly Winner
• Honorable Mention, Story Monsters Approved
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798711274575 |
| PRICE | 5.99 |
| PAGES | 30 |
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Average rating from 8 members
Featured Reviews
theresa h, Educator
The Great Inventor of the Stars (Kindle Edition)
by Avery Davis
Beautiful art work.
The book shows that not every master can do and know everything. Children find that those that help can provide inspiration from trial and error. Its a nice concept. Showing teamwork, and invention.
Christine R, Educator
I enjoyed this sweet story about problem solving, creativity, and a fantastical look at the creation of the stars. The story is engaging and creative, and the illustrations are beautiful. However, I am not sure that the "Christian" tag is accurate. When I read a fantasy story that claims to be Christian, I am looking to learn something about the character of the true God even in the fantasy. I didn't really get that from this.
Scarlett Marie K, Reviewer
This book is very beautifully crafted and the illustrations give the vibes of the ones in the early 2000s. I love how the conflict was resolved in the book and how this book can be read by each and every child. This book will allow the child/ reader to understand that it is alright to not be perfect as was the Character Sam who created something that was not perfect but was made with his best efforts. I would say this book is a beautiful story that is inspired by the story in the Book of Genesis.
However, I would state that this story should be given to children with the concept that it is inspired from the Holy Bible and that the Master and his apprentice are inspired by the God so they better understand the concept of the book.
This book can be read by children of the ages 8-12.
Four Point One Stars
Lovely story of a Master who created the earth, but has a problem. The Master’s apprentice Sam tries to come up with an answer. Sam is also trying to help his wife Clem. Then he accidentally also changes things in the invention. Nice illustrations and cute read for older children.
It's a nice tale of how the stars are made. But what I most got drawn to this book is the amazing artwork. The artwork says more of the story than the text. Nevertheless, I still enjoy both elements of the book. Wish the author add more joy or humor to this book.
We really enjoyed this story. We read it while camping so it was perfect after talking about stars. The illustrations are so beautiful. Loved all the problem solving and creativity.
Kara R, Reviewer
A cute story of the beginning of the Earth, Moon and Stars being invented by an inventor and his apprentice. I think the zaniness could have been cranked up a bit, but overall it was fun.
A beautiful and imaginative cosmic bedtime story! The Great Inventor of the Stars is a whimsical origin tale that follows Sam, a determined apprentice who accidentally creates something spectacular while trying to fix a mistake. Avery Davis’s poetic language and Luo Xi’s dreamlike illustrations make this a magical read for children. It’s a wonderful reminder that even when things seem like a disaster, they can turn into something brilliant. The book is best suited for young children (ages 3–8) as a nighttime "lap reading" book.
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