Starminster, the first book of the series, came out in April 2024 from Harper Collins Children’s Books. It’s available in bookshops all over the UK and online:
Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed her whole life. The outside world is dangerous, Mama explains; she will understand when she’s older, but she cannot set foot beyond the door. Astrid longs to see the world; to meet other children; to live in the farmhouse with Mama. But what she longs for most of all is to see the stars.
Then one night, a stranger unlocks the shed: a stranger with wings. She has come to take Astrid to a secret city in the sky called London Overhead, far above the highest peak of the Shard. For Astrid, like her, is a Librae – and will soon grow wings of her own . . .
Astrid is swept into a breathtaking and magical world of new friendships, sweeping adventures and unimaginable discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster. But quickly she learns that all is not well in the glimmering city. And when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that Mama may have been right about the dangers waiting for Astrid all along . . .
You can now preorder the next book in the series, Starminster: The Month of Birthdays, out in April 2025.
Astrid has her wings at last. But to her dismay, unlike every other Starminster student, she cannot master the art of flight. Her wings fail her at every attempt – and soon the formidable new Starminster headmistress, Miss Angkasa, issues an ultimatum to Astrid. Learn to fly, or leave London Overhead forever.
Then the Month of Birthdays arrives: a time of celebration and festivity. There are trapeze displays, incredible treats – and a legendary series of games with a prize beyond Astrid’s wildest dreams.
Astrid knows she has to win; it’s the only way she can discover the truth about her wings, and secure her place in London Overhead. But the games are far more dangerous than she could ever have imagined – and someone is out to ensure Astrid never makes it to the end.
Megan Hopkins 