Swimming in a Sea of Stars — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Addison is no stranger to feeling stressed, insecure, and sad. Her therapist recommended she keep a journal to help her understand those feelings better, which she really needs today. It's her first day back to school, several weeks after she survived her suicide attempt. She knows there are rumors about why she did it: A lousy home life? Bullying? Heartbreak? None of them are true, but it doesn't matter because Addison still feels like she's drowning. She still holds secrets she's not ready to share.
During the school day, Addison encounters four other students struggling with their own secrets:
Booker is anxious about seeing Addison. They were sort of a couple until he tried to kiss her. She fled and then tried to end her life. Those two things couldn't be related, could they?
Celia feels trapped by her mother's abusive boyfriend. She can guess why Addison did what she did.
Damion is TikTok-famous and thinks befriending Addison could boost his followers. But what no one knows is he needs the world to remember him since his sick mom doesn't anymore.
Avery is considered a loner and doesn't know Addison, but they have neighboring lockers. With Avery's older brother in jail for dealing drugs, Avery is desperate for meaningful human connection.
Swimming in a Sea of Stars is a poignant and gripping novel about how we're all interconnected, like the stars in the night sky that form constellations and map out the universe, and if even one star goes missing, the effect is profound.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swimming in a Sea of Stars appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes themes of a suicide attempt by one of the main characters, which indicates a serious and potentially distressing subject matter. This is framed within the context of teenagers dealing with difficult life experiences. There are no indications of scary content in the search results. The focus is on emotional struggles rather than horror or frightening themes.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have violence?
The narrative includes themes of a suicide attempt by one of the main characters, which indicates a serious and potentially distressing subject matter. This is framed within the context of teenagers dealing with difficult life experiences.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have scary content?
There are no indications of scary content in the search results. The focus is on emotional struggles rather than horror or frightening themes.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are detected in the narrative of 'Swimming in a Sea of Stars'. The book's themes center around mental health and personal struggles rather than any religious beliefs or practices.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have racial/cultural content?
The search results do not indicate any themes of race or racism as central to the plot of 'Swimming in a Sea of Stars'. The narrative focuses on personal struggles rather than racial identity or issues.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to 'Swimming in a Sea of Stars'. The content appears to be suitable for a young adult audience without strong language.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the narrative of 'Swimming in a Sea of Stars'. The content does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have sexual identity?
No sexual content is explicitly mentioned in the search results for 'Swimming in a Sea of Stars'. The focus remains on emotional and mental health rather than sexual themes.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have gender roles?
There are no explicit discussions of gender roles in the search results. The book appears to focus on individual struggles rather than societal gender expectations.
Does Swimming in a Sea of Stars have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results related to 'Swimming in a Sea of Stars'. The focus is on the struggles of students dealing with personal issues rather than their sexual orientation.
