Lucky’s Star

The Story of a Meteorite

By: Mark Greenwood Illustrated by: Lucia Masciullo

Follow Lucky as she discovers a very precious rock that fell from space.

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? + Full description

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.

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Details

Hardback | June 2025 | $ 26.99
ISBN: 9781486318070 | 32 pages | 250 x 250 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations

Features

Creatively shares the story of an internationally significant, Australian scientific event.
Introduces the 1969 Murchison meteorite, which contained clues to the formation of stars, our solar system, our planet and the origins of life on Earth.
Features detailed fact pages to inspire deeper learning and understanding.

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

Authors

Mark Greenwood is a history hunter. His award-winning books examining history and multicultural themes have been published and honoured internationally.

Lucia Masciullo 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.