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Synopsis
Expands on the myth of Phaeton, a young man who undertakes a long and dangerous journey to the gates of dawn to confront the mighty god of the sun, Apollo, and is granted one wish--to drive the chariot of the sun for a day.
Is Starfall: Phaeton and the Chariot of the Sun appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A mythological retelling following Phaeton's dangerous quest to meet his father Apollo and prove himself by driving the sun chariot. The story explores themes of hubris and consequence, with moderate peril and the classic tragic ending from Greek myth.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, hubris/pride, and parental conflict.
Who'll love this
Teens who love Greek mythology will enjoy this journey-focused retelling of a lesser-known but dramatic myth about a boy seeking his divine father.