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Space Hostages

Nicholas Fisk (1967)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.4
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathDeath of AdultRadiation PoisoningKidnappingCaptivityPower Struggle

Positive tags

AdventureSurvivalComing of AgeFriendship

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastSurvival

Tropes

Fish out of WaterSurvivalEnsemble CastPower StruggleSpace Adventure

Themes

SurvivalLeadershipPower and CorruptionComing of AgeCooperation vs CompetitionMoral Choices Under Pressure

Synopsis

After tricking nine children into coming aboard the space ship he hijacked, a British Lieutenant dies of radiation poisoning. As the children attempt to get the space craft back to earth, a power struggle develops among them over who will get credit should they succeed.

Tags

Science FictionSpace OperaJuvenile SFSurvival Thriller