Cress

Name: Cress
ISBN: 9782011024855

by Marissa Meyer

Cress, a skilled hacker based on Rapunzel, is trapped on a satellite, forced to aid the wicked Lunar Queen Levana. Secretly sabotaging the queen, she dreams of freedom and a certain pilot. When she fi

About This Book

"Cress" is the third installment in Marissa Meyer's popular "Lunar Chronicles" series, offering a thrilling science fiction retelling of Rapunzel. This young adult novel follows Crescent Moon, or "Cress," a brilliant hacker who has been imprisoned on a satellite for years, forced to work for the tyrannical Queen Levana. Despite her isolation, Cress secretly works to undermine the queen, all while harboring a crush on the dashing pilot, Carswell Thorne. Her world changes when she finally joins forces with Cinder and her allies, becoming an indispensable part of their mission to prevent Queen Levana from seizing control of Earth through a forced royal wedding. The book explores themes of courage, loyalty, and finding your voice, set against a backdrop of intergalactic conflict and a mutating plague. It's ideal for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy action-packed adventures with strong female protagonists and a touch of romance.

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Discussion Prompts

How does Cress's isolation on the satellite affect her, and how does she overcome it?

What qualities make Cress a strong protagonist, even though she starts out feeling helpless?

The book blends fairy tales with science fiction. What elements of Rapunzel do you see in Cress's story, and how are they changed by the futuristic setting?

The crew works together despite their different backgrounds and skills. What does this book teach us about teamwork and collaboration?

Queen Levana is a powerful villain. What makes her so effective at controlling others, and how do the heroes challenge her power?

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