About This Book
Trickster's Girl is a compelling young adult novel set in a high-tech 2098, a century after 9/11. It follows Kelsa, a fifteen-year-old grappling with profound grief over her father's death and simmering anger towards her mother. Her personal turmoil intertwines with a larger ecological crisis when she embarks on an epic, magical journey with the enigmatic Raven. Their quest is to restore the flow of magic that humans have disrupted, healing the Earth from Utah to Alaska. This book offers a rich blend of science fiction and fantasy, exploring themes of environmentalism, personal healing, and the power of individual action. It's suitable for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers ready for a thought-provoking adventure.
In the year 2098, grieving her father and angry with her mother, fifteen-year-old Kelsa joins the magical Raven on an epic journey from Utah to Alaska to heal the earth by restoring the flow of magic that humans have disrupted.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Kelsa's personal grief influence her decision to join Raven on the journey?
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What does the book suggest about the relationship between technology, humanity, and the natural world?
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How does the concept of 'magic' function in a high-tech, future world?
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Discuss the role of Raven as a trickster figure and guide.
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What responsibilities do humans have towards the environment, according to the themes in this book?
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