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The Dark Matter of Mona Starr — Content Guide for Parents

By Laura Lee GulledgeAbrams2020ISBN 9781725471702180 pages
The Dark Matter of Mona Starr

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

About this book

A bold and original YA graphic novel about battling your inner doubts and fears -- and finding your genius. Sometimes, the world is too much for Mona Starr. She's sweet, geeky, and creative, but it's hard for her to make friends and connect with other people. She's like a lot of sensitive teenagers -- but in the hands of graphic novelist Laura Lee Gulledge, Mona's struggle with depression takes on a vivid, concrete form. Mona calls it her Matter. The Matter gets everywhere, telling Mona she's not good enough, and that everyone around her wishes she would go away. But through therapy, art, writing, and the persistence of a few good friends, Mona starts to understand her Matter, and how she -- and readers -- can turn their fears into strengths. Heartfelt, emotionally vulnerable, and visually stunning, The Dark Matter of Mona Starr is a story that takes the inner life of a teenager seriously, while giving readers a new way to look at the universal quest for meaning and connection.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Dark Matter of Mona Starr appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is indicated in the book's narrative. The search results reference other media but do not provide evidence of violence occurring in 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr'. No scary content is mentioned in the book. The search results reference other media that may have scary elements, but there is no indication of frightening content in 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr'.

  • Does The Dark Matter of Mona Starr have violence?

    No violence is indicated in the book's narrative. The search results reference other media but do not provide evidence of violence occurring in 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr'.

  • Does The Dark Matter of Mona Starr have scary content?

    No scary content is mentioned in the book. The search results reference other media that may have scary elements, but there is no indication of frightening content in 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr'.

  • Does The Dark Matter of Mona Starr 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 The Dark Matter of Mona Starr have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book's narrative. The search results discuss books about racism and social justice but do not indicate that race is a central theme in 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr'.

  • Does The Dark Matter of Mona Starr have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results reference profanity in other media but do not provide evidence of such language in 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr'.

  • Does The Dark Matter of Mona Starr have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussion of environmental issues or activism in 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr'.

  • Does The Dark Matter of Mona Starr have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the book. The search results reference sexual content in unrelated media, but there is no indication of such themes in 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr'.

  • Does The Dark Matter of Mona Starr have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on personal struggles and mental health rather than gender dynamics. The search results do not indicate any thematic content related to gender roles.

  • Does The Dark Matter of Mona Starr have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in literature but do not provide specific content from 'The Dark Matter of Mona Starr' related to LGBTQ+ themes.

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