Lucky's Star

The Story of a Meteorite

Mark Greenwood, Lucia Masciullo

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English

CSIRO Publishing
01 June 2025

History of science; Earth sciences; Popular astronomy & space; Children's & Educational; Picture books; Educational: Sciences, general science

On a quiet spring morning, something strange falls from the sky and lands on a small country town. Lucky watches as 'stars' rain down on the fields and farms, but just what are these unusual objects? And what will Lucky do with her own special find?

Lucky's Star explores the fascinating true story of the Murchison meteorite. The pieces of space rock that were discovered in Murchison, Victoria, provided clues about the origins of life on Earth. Fragments from the meteorite contain the oldest material ever found

stardust!

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.

By: Mark Greenwood
Illustrated by: Lucia Masciullo
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 396g
ISBN: 9781486318070
ISBN 10: 148631807X
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 June 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Main story The Murchison meteorite: More to explore Meteorite mysteries Glossary

Mark Greenwood is a history hunter. His award-winning books examining history and multicultural themes have been published and honoured internationally. Lucia Masciullois is an award-winning illustrator who loves to create whimsical characters using traditional techniques. Born and raised in Italy, she studied biology before moving to Australia where she pursued her passion for art.

Reviews for Lucky's Star: The Story of a Meteorite

""Lucky's Star will surely delight primary-aged students with its cleaver combination of storytelling and facts."" -- Merril Darling * Books + Publishing *