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Starfall

Brad Strickland;Barbara Strickland (1995)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesStar Trek: The Next Generation Starfleet Academy #8
Setting
CSM age9
Goodreads3.53

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Death of Parent

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Synopsis

Before he became the captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise... Jean-Luc Picard has failed his entrance exam to Starfleet Academy. Now all his plans for the future are gone, and he must make the best of his life in his parents' vineyard. Pressure from his father to become more involved in the family business and the constant fighting with his older brother, Robert, make this life difficult. Jean-Luc's best friend, Louis, tries to cheer him up with an exciting trip, but the future captain's dream of the stars still haunts him.... When a chance to re-apply to the Academy arises, Jean-Luc must use all his skills to pass the challenging tests. But the greatest risk he faces is the wrath of his father. Will Jean-Luc turn his back on his family as he aims for the stars?

Tags

Science FictionLicensed FictionStar Trek UniverseYoung Readers