The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal — 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
"Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes - truly a beautiful cuento."
- NEW YORK TIMES
Había una vez . . .
There lived a girl named Petra Peña, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita.
But Petra's world is ending. Earth will soon be destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children - among them Petra and her family - have been chosen to journey to a new planet. They are the ones who must carry on the human race.
Hundreds of years later, Petra wakes to this new planet - and the discovery that she is the only person who remembers Earth. A sinister Collective has taken over the ship during its journey, bent on erasing the sins of humanity's past. They have systematically purged the memories of all aboard - or purged them altogether.
Petra alone now carries the stories of our past, and with them, any hope for our future. Can she make them live again?
Frequently asked questions
Is The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book is described as a dystopian science fiction adventure where Earth has been destroyed by a comet, indicating potential violent themes related to survival and conflict. However, specific instances of violence are not detailed in the search results. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it deals with serious themes of survival in a dystopian setting, it does not include elements designed to scare young readers.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have violence?
The book is described as a dystopian science fiction adventure where Earth has been destroyed by a comet, indicating potential violent themes related to survival and conflict. However, specific instances of violence are not detailed in the search results.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have scary content?
The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it deals with serious themes of survival in a dystopian setting, it does not include elements designed to scare young readers.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have religious themes?
No religious content is explicitly present in the book. While some reviews mention themes that may resonate with readers familiar with the Christian faith, these interpretations are not part of the book's narrative.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. While the protagonist's cultural background may be relevant, the search results do not indicate that race plays a significant role in the plot or themes.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have profanity?
There is no profanity in the book. The search results indicate that swearing is absent, making it suitable for a younger audience.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have climate change?
There are no explicit climate themes in the book. The narrative focuses on survival after the destruction of Earth, but it does not address climate activism or environmentalism directly.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have sexual identity?
The book contains no discernible sexual content or swearing. The narrative focuses on themes of survival and storytelling without any sexual themes.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have gender roles?
The book features a female protagonist, Petra Peña, who aspires to be a storyteller, but there is no explicit discussion or critique of gender roles within the narrative. The focus is on her personal journey rather than on broader gender themes.
Does The Last Storyteller Winner of the Newbery Medal have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on general lists of books with LGBTQ+ content but do not indicate any specific representation in 'The Last Storyteller'.
