Secret of the Starflower: Rainbow of Spectra is an AWARD-WINNING children’s chapter book that encourages reading through magical full-color illustrations!
Soon the story will continue with another adventure, Scorny Returns.
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Secret of the Starflower is part fantasy and part reality, with virtues and ideals woven into a whimsical, underwater world.
Themes include: unconditional love, appreciation, grace and bravery.
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Genre: Children Grade 4th-6th
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Secret of the Starflower: Rainbow of Spectra
Sandy’s mixed-up magic makes her different from the other seahorsicorns in Spectra, an enchanted undersea community. To make matters worse, her unruly rainbow mane attracts scary chomperfish – and gets her thrown out of the reef! That’s when a powerful current takes her to a secret cave with everything she needs… except a friend. But when she is discovered by a lone adventurer, their pen pal letters expose the truth of her unusual magic. Sandy is faced with a big decision. Should she leave the protection of the cave to save Spectra… and her only friendship?
Join Sandy on this epic adventure, and learn what she chooses to do.
Audience:
~ Ideal for readers ages 8-12 ~
~ Can be read out loud to ages 6-7 ~
Secret of the Starflower: Scorny Returns
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Nothing in the sea is too scary for Scorny, not even chomperfish! His bravery earns him an award and a special request from the mayor herself. The dangerous deep-sea mission from Spectra to his old home seems like the perfect adventure. But the other seahorsicorns—including his magical friend, Sandy—don’t know it’s the only thing that scares him. Scorny’s hidden history could ruin his friendship and the safety of his entire seahorsicoral!
Find out what Scorny must do if he is to conquer his past in this thrilling “Secret of the Starflower” journey.
Audience:
~ Ideal for readers ages 8-12 ~
~ Can be read out loud to ages 6-7 ~
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Secret of the Starflower Reviews
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Secret of the Starflower: Rainbow of Spectra
“The Secret of the Starflower” is a beautifully illustrated, magical story about the importance of friendship and the power of believing in yourself.
It’s hard to find chapter books for 8-year-olds that have more than just one illustration per chapter, while also having an engaging plot. “The Secret of the Starflower” fits the bill!
Sandy faces many challenges in this book and learns some important lessons. I think many young readers will identify with Sandy’s struggles and will be inspired by her honesty, bravery, and kindness.
I’m hoping there will be future books about Sandy, Scorny, and their adventures in Spectra!
Touching and creative story! – I received this book as a gift for one of my granddaughters and my other granddaughter was visiting and read it before I had a chance to mail it to her. She absolutely loves it! She insisted on having a copy for herself! It is beautifully written with creativity and the most wonderful detail to emotions and how to deal with them as well as kindness and understanding. I can’t give this book enough praise! It should be a must have for all little to young girls! ~ 5-star Amazon reviewer
“What a great book! Well thought out. I love the fantasy, the magic and storyline. Kudos to Jessica.” ~ Beta reader & grandmother
“My superficial impression of it was that it was going to be some girly fluff, which is a real turn off for me, but as I read it, I really appreciate the deeper themes that are being conveyed to readers: facing fears, using fear to propel you forward, finding your innate gifts and learning to use them for good…these are all such important themes!” ~ Critique partner, SCBWI
Secret of the Starflower: Scorny Returns
Fans of Sandy and Scorny rejoice! The seahorsicorn duo is back in this exciting sequel to The Rainbow of Spectra – Secret of the Starflower. Scorny Returns is a win for both kids and parents alike! Kids will love the colorful illustrations and the fast-paced adventure, and parents will appreciate the messages about bravery, loyalty, and how everyone has their own strengths.
All readers will benefit from reading about how Scorny struggles with and then learns to control his fiery temper. Pick up a copy of this book to learn about Scorny’s past and find out if he and Sandy will be able to save the day!
This book is a good choice for young children. It has a very positive message and will keep them engaged throughout the adventure. They will also enjoy the colorful illustrations. ~ Beta reader & grandmother
We personally like this one better than the first! It is exciting and Scorny is a great character! My daughter was super into it, too, and laughed at the funny parts. Great work! ~ Beta reader & homeschool mother
Entertaining! ~ Grandfather & pastor
Secret of the Starflower: Scorny Returns is just the kind of story I devoured as a kid and read ’til well after bedtime to my own children. Sandy and Scorny are appealing and memorable characters from a highly original new species in the middle grade bestiary. Though each seahorsicorn has unique special abilities, the duo nonetheless relies on their individual insight, common compassion, and strengthening bonds of friendship to overcome the mounting challenges of this engaging adventure. ~ Critique partner, SCBWI
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Jessica Kopecky
Author - Illustrator, Secret of the Starflower: Rainbow of Spectra
Author – Illustrator Bio
Depending on when you catch her, Jessica Kopecky is a Graphic Designer, Architectural Photographer, Mural Artist, Illustrator, craft pattern creator, wife and mom. While designing a stuffed toy inspired by her daughter, things got a little out of control until—whoops—she had developed an entire enchanted undersea world… and became an Author-Illustrator in the process.
Author’s Note: As a Christian, I have a creator-centric view of the world. You may notice that perspective represented in this book. Although the God of the Bible is not directly portrayed, the created world and themes of God-given gifts appear throughout. A variety of beta readers of different faith backgrounds have read and enjoyed Secret of the Starflower: Rainbow of Spectra for its storyline and entertainment value.
