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What came from the stars

Gary D. Schmidt (2012)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.36/5 (1722)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

War

Synopsis

In a desperate attempt for survival, a peaceful civilization on a faraway planet besieged by a dark lord sends its most precious gift across the cosmos into the lunchbox of Tommy Pepper, sixth grader, of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Is What came from the stars appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle middle grade fantasy about an ordinary sixth grader who receives an alien civilization's most precious artifact and must help them survive. Contains mild sci-fi/fantasy conflict but age-appropriate with no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war.

Who'll love this

Kids who love fish-out-of-water stories and the idea of being chosen for a secret cosmic mission will enjoy this blend of everyday school life and intergalactic adventure.

Tags

Science FantasyFirst ContactContemporary Fantasy