The Sun Is Rising

Name: The Sun Is Rising
ISBN: 9780702227899

by Sophie Masson

For children navigating new beginnings or seeking stories of hope and resilience, this chapter book offers an uplifting journey.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating a big change or a period of sadness and needs a story to remind them that difficult times pass. The Sun Is Rising is a hopeful fantasy adventure about a young hero on a quest to bring light back to a world trapped in a magical twilight. The journey is filled with mystical creatures, natural wonders, and challenges that test the protagonist's courage and resolve. It beautifully explores themes of resilience, finding your inner strength, and the bravery it takes to face the unknown. Perfect for readers aged 8 to 12, this story uses a classic fantasy quest as a gentle metaphor for overcoming personal struggles and finding hope after a dark period.

Resilience & Perseverance Fantasy & Magic Self-Confidence & Identity Adventure Fear & Bravery

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

The story begins in a melancholy world without sunlight, which can be a metaphor for sadness.

Mild PerilMild

The protagonist faces challenges like crossing treacherous landscapes and meeting imposing magical creatures.

Sensitive Topics

The central conflict, a world without sun, serves as a powerful metaphor for depression, grief, or a period of prolonged sadness. The approach is entirely metaphorical and secular. The resolution is definitively hopeful, reinforcing the message that even the longest night is followed by a dawn, and that one person's bravery can inspire widespread change. There is no death or overt violence, focusing instead on internal and environmental challenges.