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Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 — Content Guide for Parents

By Kekla Magoon, Cynthia Leitich SmithCandlewick PressISBN 9781536204995176 pages
Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Two everyday superheroes set out to save the world--starting with their school--in an exciting new middle-grade graphic series from two award-winning authors and a debut illustrator.

When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. Outgoing Riley misses her Muscogee cousins but is sure that she and Maya will be instant BFFs. Meanwhile, introvert Maya misses her parents, on active duty in Japan, and just wants some space to herself. At school, Maya joins Robotics Club and Riley bonds with fellow gymnasts. Just when they start to feel at home, their school culture is threatened by an influential foe in disguise. Joining student council feels like a way to help, so both cousins toss their hats in the ring for sixth-grade class president. But when they realize what they're up against--money, power, and lies--they quickly shift from competition to cooperation, joining forces as superheroes. Riley is savvy with people; Maya is a whiz with gadgets. In no time, this dazzling duo is off to save the day! Relatable and rich in themes of family, community, and compromise, the Blue Stars series will entertain and empower, inspiring readers to be the stars they are.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and personal growth rather than physical conflict or aggression. No scary content is present in the book. The story is described as a light-hearted adventure suitable for middle-grade readers, focusing on themes of friendship and teamwork.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and personal growth rather than physical conflict or aggression.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is described as a light-hearted adventure suitable for middle-grade readers, focusing on themes of friendship and teamwork.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have racial/cultural content?

    The book features characters of diverse backgrounds, including a Muscogee character and a mixed-race African American character. The narrative incorporates elements of their cultural identities, which contributes to the story's themes of friendship and understanding.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have profanity?

    No profanity is reported in the book. The content is suitable for children and does not include any obscene or vulgar language.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on personal growth and friendship rather than environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is appropriate for middle-grade readers and does not include any references to sexual themes or situations.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have gender roles?

    The book features female protagonists with distinct interests (robotics and gymnastics) but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The characters' activities reflect their personal interests rather than traditional gender expectations.

  • Does Blue Stars The vice principal problem. Mission 1 have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference general discussions about diverse representation but do not provide specific details about LGBTQ+ content in this particular book.