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The Astral Fortress

William Rotsler;Sharman DiVono (1982)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesTom Swift [2] #5
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipFound FamilyHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

ScientistCaptain / Commander

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFish out of Water

Tropes

Arch EnemySpace OperaHyperspace TravelCaptivity EscapeSpace FortressCrew Dynamic

Themes

Science and TechnologyTeamworkIngenuityGood vs EvilExploration

Synopsis

When Tom Swift and his crew jump back from the Alpha Centauri system through hyperspace to the Earth's galaxy, they are captured by their arch enemy David Luna and taken prisoner aboard his astral fortress.

Is The Astral Fortress appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Young inventor Tom Swift and his crew are captured by their nemesis and must escape from a space fortress. Expect moderate action peril and adventure violence typical of middle grade sci-fi, but no graphic content, language, or romance.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.

Who'll love this

Kids who love space adventures and clever heroes outsmarting villains will enjoy Tom Swift's high-tech escape mission.

Tags

Science FictionSpace AdventureMiddle Grade Sci-Fi