In her senior year at the university of california, irvine, she won the chancellors award for undergraduate research. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev the literary phoenix. She received two scholarships to study drama at the university of california, irvine. Jun 19, 2009 lisa mantchev turns shakespeare on his head and gives important heroic action to often overlooked characters. Eyes like stars lisa mantchev read online free books.
And at the end of the book youll have no choice but to stand up and chant, sequel, sequel, sequel. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev eyes like stars by lisa mantchev. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev beatrice shakespeare smith has lived for as long as she can remember in the theatre illuminata a magical place where the characters of every play ever written can be found behind the curtain. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev overdrive rakuten. I will happily drop out of school if the theatre illuminata will take me into their fold. 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. Hey guys, this cast is of the book eyes like stars by lisa mantchev. She wrote her first play in the fourth grade, and has been involved in theater ever sin. Nov 19, 2015 lisa mantchev is the author of the theatre illuminata series, including perchance to dream and eyes like stars. Lisa mantchev is the author of the theatre illuminata series, including perchance to dream and eyes like stars. Lisa mantchev audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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. She wrote her first play in the fourth grade, and has been involved in theater ever since.
Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev beatrice shakespeare smith, or bertie as she prefers, lives in the theatre illuminate, although not an actress, surrounded by all the characters ever created in every play. In the interest of full disclosure, ill say that lisa is a good friend of mine. Its beautifully written and perfectly crafted, i was captivated from beginning to end by eyes like stars. They were born to play their parts, and are bound to the theatre by the bookan ancient and magical tome of scripts. She received two scholarships to study drama at the university of california. Sep 10, 2012 hey guys, this cast is of the book eyes like stars by lisa mantchev. The title alone holds so much promise, so much possibility. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I thought the idea really unique and i was excited to explore that world. The books are eyes like stars 2009, perchance to dream 2010 and so silver bright 2011. She herself has no part to play, however, leading the manager to threaten her removal unless she can make herself. By the third chapter i knew that the book would disappoint me.
Lisa mantchev is a temporallydisplaced capricorn who casts her spells from an ancient tree in the pacific northwest. Its where your interests connect you with your people. Sure, i cant act or paint or do anything in a theater, but i would magically acquire a skill for them. 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. 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.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 352 pages and is available in hardcover format. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are ariel, beatrice shakespeare smith. The books are eyes like stars 2009, perchance to dream 2010 and so silver bright. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev the new paltz oracle. Lisa mantchev is an american author of fantasy novels and short stories. Featuring daniel bostick, cynthia bishop, and lydia rose shahan. 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. 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.
Lisa mantchev has written a debut novel that is dramatic, romantic, and witty, with an irresistible and irreverent cast of characters who are sure. Eyes like stars, lisa mantchev, cynthia bishop, kidsgeneral, kids, full cast audio, 8. Lisa mantchev has 32 books on goodreads with 88001 ratings. In eyes like stars, lisa mantchev tells a simple story, about a found orphan struggling to save her home. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Free download or read online eyes like stars pdf epub book. Lisa mantchev is the author of the theatre illuminata series, includingperchance to dream and eyes like stars. Read eyes like stars theatre illuminata, act i by lisa mantchev available from rakuten kobo. With the help of another guy, bigsadwolf from tumblr, i made this cast. She grew up in the small northern california town of ukiah. When not scribbling, she is by turns an earth elemental, english professor, actress, artist, and domestic goddess.
Lisa mantchev books list of books by author lisa mantchev. Lisa mantchev, quote from eyes like stars the collar had restrained his winds but not killed them. Lisa mantchev is a friend and ive been reading drafts of this book since before she found its name. Her first young adult fantasy trilogy the theatre illuminata includes the andre norton and mythopoeic awardsnominated eyes like stars. The first edition of the novel was published in july 7th 2009, and was written by lisa mantchev. 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. But the theater is thrown into disarray when ariel steals the book, while berties desire. Jul 22, 2009 a look behind the scenes of full cast audios production of eyes like stars, by lisa mantchev. 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. Eyes like stars ebook by lisa mantchev rakuten kobo. Jun 01, 2009 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. 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. Apr, 2010 lisa mantchev is the author of the theatre illuminata series, including perchance to dream and eyes like stars.
Also, i freelance as her sidekick and occasional ninja. 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. 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. I used a credit because i was intrigued by the idea of a theater whose plays are acted by the actual characters. Review eyes like stars has grabbed my attention almost an year ago, when i. She wrote her first play in fourth grade and has been involved in theater ever since. Hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry gift. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev pages unbound book. Pdf eyes like stars book by lisa mantchev free download.
After reading eyes like stars, i definitely wouldnt pick up another book by lisa mantchev. The fantastic first novel in lisa mantchevs theatre illuminata trilogy welcome to the theatre illuminata, where the cha. All the worlds truly a stage in lisa mantchevs innovative tale, eyes like stars. Eyes like stars by lisa mantchev, 9780312380960, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. And i know there are a few characters which i didnt. Lisa mantchev created a beautiful setting in a unique theatre that i came to love. Not just shakespeare fans will appreciate the new theatrical world that sets the stage for eyes like stars.
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 has. Lisa mantchev writes awardwinning picture books for kids strictly no elephants has been translated into eleven languages and turned into a musical. The fantastic first novel in lisa mantchevs theatre illuminata trilogywelcome to the theatre illuminata, where the characters of every play ever written c. 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. A look behind the scenes of full cast audios production of eyes like stars, by lisa mantchev.