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Synopsis
The tramp-freighter spaceship Solar Queen had exclusive trading rights to Sargol and its fabulous gems. But the crew's bravery and resourcefulness strained to the breaking point as they met Sargol's three challenges: the enigmatic obstinancy of the planet's catlike natives, ruthless incursions of an illegal competitor, and worst of all -- an invisible, undetectable stowaway whose presence branded the Solar Queen a plague ship...off limits to the rest of the galaxy!
Is Plague Ship appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A classic space adventure where a crew faces trading challenges, mysterious alien natives, and a dangerous stowaway plague. Emphasizes problem-solving and teamwork with mild peril but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include plague/epidemic and isolation.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the mystery of the invisible stowaway and the crew's clever solutions to survive as a quarantined plague ship.