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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
While big changes are coming to her Mexican village, nine-year-old Rosalba hears that the Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world in 2012 and she dreams of an ancient Mayan boy, eyes bound in a shamanistic ritual, who hints at what Rosalba can do.
Is Starfields appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
Parents should know this gentle middle grade fantasy explores Mexican and Mayan culture through a nine-year-old girl's perspective as she grapples with apocalyptic prophecy and receives guidance from mystical dreams. The story addresses anxiety about the future and cultural change in an age-appropriate way.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include anxiety.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy following Rosalba as she uncovers ancient Mayan wisdom through mysterious dreams while her village undergoes big changes.