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Synopsis
L'Engle at her best, this novel features Stella, who marries into the aristocratic Renier family and discovers a frightening world of intrigue, greed, prejudice, and superstition. Soon drawn into a raging battle between good and evil, Stella must fight her way through to find the other side of the sun.
Is The Other Side of the Sun appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This literary fantasy explores themes of prejudice, social inequality, and moral courage through a young bride's perspective in an aristocratic Southern family. Contains mature themes about racism and class struggle appropriate for thoughtful teen readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include class struggle and racism.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Stella's journey of discovering her own strength while navigating a world of hidden darkness and fighting for what's right.