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Trigger warnings
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Themes
Synopsis
**SPENSA'S WORLD HAS BEEN UNDER ATTACK FOR DECADES.** Now pilots are the heroes of what's left of the human race, and becoming one has always been Spensa's dream. Since she was a little girl, she has imagined soaring skyward and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with her father's--a pilot himself who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, leaving Spensa the daughter of a coward, her chances of attending Flight School slim to none. No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, yet fate works in mysterious ways. Flight school might be a long shot, but she is determined to fly. And an accidental discovery in a long-forgotten cavern might just provide her with a way to claim the stars. This description comes from the publisher.
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Is Skyward appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains military combat violence with pilots fighting alien attackers, themes of war and death, and a protagonist dealing with her father's legacy as a deserter. Language is mild.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent, bullying, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the high-stakes flight school setting, underdog protagonist fighting to prove herself, and epic space combat action.