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Crisis on Vulcan

Barbara Strickland; Brad Strickland (1996)

SubgenreSpace Opera
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesStar Trek Starfleet Academy #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.51

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence

Synopsis

A young Spock accompanied his father, the Vulcan diplomat Sarek, to the planet Marath to help negotiate a peace treaty. With the signed treaty safely in hand, they board the Starship Enterprise and head home. Spock is fascinated by the easy acceptance of his Vulcan culture by the bright, adventurous Starfleet crew headed by Captain Robert April and his first officer, Christopher Pike. Spock, half-Vulcan, half-human, is now torn between accepting his position at the Vulcan Science Academy or joining the cadets at Starfleet Academy. Before he can decide, however, he and Sarek discover that not everyone is happy with the treaty. First, rebel forces attempt an assault on the Enterprise , and then Spock's own family is stalked. Spock has a hunch about who is behind the attacks. But to find out -- and set the course for his own destiny -- he'll have to trust his human side.

Tags

Military FictionAdventureYoung Adult Tie-in

Is Crisis on Vulcan appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Young Spock navigates diplomacy and assaults on the Enterprise as he decides between Vulcan Science Academy and Starfleet. Mild action violence with rebel attacks but age-appropriate peril.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy seeing young Spock's first encounter with Starfleet, meeting Captain Pike, and solving the mystery behind the attacks.