Beyond the Stars
by Doreen D. Berger
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO HELP A FRIEND?
Mischievous sisters Diane and Robin are already in trouble with their father, Captain William Marsh, commander of the starship Polaris, for a stunt they just pulled. Their punishment (grounded…again!) is cut short with the arrival of Jannel, a soft-spoken, shy girl roughly their age, and the future ruler of the planet Lasusia. Jannel has been sent to the Polaris for safekeeping from a deadly virus running rampant on her home world. As Diane and Robin learn about their new friend and the problems she faces on her war-torn planet, they vow to help her, even though they understand it means getting deeper into trouble with their father. But they are soon in over their heads, stricken by the virus, and trapped by their father’s mortal enemy. They must use all their instincts and resources to escape before they perish from the virus, along with all hopes of planetary peace.
5 out of 5 fairies
Let me start by saying, I loved this addition to the series. I highly recommend reading book one if you want to fully understand book two. I loved that the girls haven’t lost their adventurous spirit, it shows that they have a lot of inner strength, and leads them into even more interesting situations. It was fun watching them grow and face down difficult situations while still staying true to themselves. The adults are villainized or bumbling, (as is often the case in middle grade stories), and the reader is given some insight into their side of things. A great middle grade sci-fi adventure.
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The Captain’s Daughters is Doreen D. Berger’s first novel in a series about the adventures of the Marsh sisters, Diane and Robin. Doreen, known to her family and friends as Diane, has based the series on her relationship with her lifelong friend, Robin, and their spirited childhood escapades. Doreen lives on Long Island with her family and pets.
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