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THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER

Rachel Griffin

The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within Aurora Finch and requests that she come study under his tutelage. (Ages 14 to 18)

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Strongest cautions

  • Romance2/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Themes of loss or legacy may appear, without indication of a prominent or graphic death.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Some LGBTQIA+ inclusion may be present, but its prominence is unclear from the available information.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Age-appropriate romantic feelings or subplots are present but are not the story’s main focus.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Some atmospheric tension may occur, but the story is not presented as frightening or horror-focused.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Minor fantasy conflict is suggested, but violence is not a major feature and appears low in intensity.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist faces fears and challenges with determination, emphasizing constructive bravery.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative setting and focus on artistic expression strongly invite curiosity and creative thinking.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Some varied representation appears likely, though its breadth and character depth are not clear from the evidence.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may encourage creativity and perseverance, but teaching factual knowledge or skills is not the main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Compassion, encouragement, and supportive relationships appear to be meaningful parts of the story.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story strongly supports authenticity, self-acceptance, perseverance, and following one’s creative path.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist’s resilience, effort, and willingness to face challenges provide generally positive examples.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER, and what caused that change?
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