Books Like Star Split
Families who loved Star Split by Kathryn Lasky often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Star Split by Kathryn Lasky often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is starting to grapple with the pressure to be perfect or begins questioning the ethics of modern technology. It is a powerful choice for pre-teens who feel like they are being molded by external expectations rather than their own choices. Set in the year 3038, the story follows thirteen-year-old Darci as she discovers the dark side of a society obsessed with genetic perfection, leading her to join an underground movement that fights for the right to be authentically human. Kathryn Lasky uses a high-stakes sci-fi setting to explore deeply personal themes of identity, bodily autonomy, and the courage required to stand up against a system that values efficiency over soul. While the futuristic elements provide an exciting backdrop, the emotional core is relatable to any middle-schooler navigating the transition from following rules to forming their own moral compass. It is a sophisticated yet accessible entry into dystopian fiction that encourages critical thinking about science and social justice.
