Beth Webb's Stardancer transports the reader back to the late iron age, the border of prehistory and history. Bridget Carrington finds there is much to discuss that resonates with the present day. Aimed at students in year 7, these suggestions could also be adapted for mature year 6 classes at the transition stage.

When fifteen-year old Tegen is declared the Star Dancer - the one who will save her people from a terrible evil - she is stunned. Tegen has nothing in common with the mystical druids whose rituals protect her village. She's just a normal girl, not a hero. Then Tegen learns to work real magic with an enchanted silk shawl, and has no choice but to accept her destiny. But there are those who are hell bent on destroying her before she can fulfil the prophecy - and defeat the enemy that threatens her world ...

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2007-08-25