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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Starburster

by Berlie Doherty

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young girl named Starburster is sent on a mission to save her planet from an alien threat.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

31/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

There are descriptions of conflict and alien threats.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

The alien threat and space battles can be intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story presents a science fiction worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Starburster shows immense courage in her mission.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme in this novel.

Love & Friendship40

Loyalty to her planet and friends is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of bravery and sacrifice are present.

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