Starfields

In Carolyn Marsden's "Starfields," nine-year-old Rosalba lives in a Mexican village undergoing significant transformation. When she hears about the Mayan calendar's prediction of the world's end in 2012, her anxieties are amplified by vivid dreams. These dreams feature an ancient Mayan boy, whose shamanistic rituals and cryptic messages hint at Rosalba's potential to influence her community's future. This chapter book blends contemporary realistic fiction with elements of magical realism and cultural heritage, offering a poignant exploration of change, responsibility, and the power of individual action. It's ideal for children aged 7-11 who are curious about ancient cultures, prophecies, and finding their voice amidst uncertainty.

While big changes are coming to her Mexican village, nine-year-old Rosalba hears that the Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world in 2012 and she dreams of an ancient Mayan boy, eyes bound in a shamanistic ritual, who hints at what Rosalba can do.