Breakaway (Star Trek: the Next Generation: Starfleet Academy) (Paperback)

by Bobbi J.G. Weiss (Author), David Cody Weiss (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 5-7. Luke Espinosa, 12, dreams of the day he will meet his father, a professional soccer player in Mexico, and learn the skills of the game from him. Unfortunately, that day never comes for Luke, who has to endure the humiliation of a rejection letter from his father and then face the town bully in a challenge match. Luke lives in a trailer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and his single mother's difficult financial situation doesn't allow extra money for luxuries such as joining a soccer team or buying the necessary equipment. His soccer ball has come from someone's trash. Then Luke makes friends with a new student, Amelia, who was a soccer player in her former neighborhood. She is eager to gather a team of girls to help him meet his challenge. With this encouragement, he develops self-esteem in spite of adversity and a sense of humor as well. In her first novel, Little has created a fully realized character. Both boys and girls will empathize with Luke's situation and cheer him on during the soccer match.?Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Cadet Deanna Troi faces her most difficult Starfleet Academy test when, in a holosuite simulation, she is taken captive by space pirates, along with a group of classmates who mistrust her because of her telepathic abilities.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 113 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671002260
• ISBN-13: 978-0671002268
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,546,573 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome book!, March 25, 2006

A Kid's Review

This story about Deanna Troi is the one of the best in the series! This story tells about Deanna's troubles with being empathic. She decides to take the Borrocco-Kai or the big washout and she succedes. Her mother (who is a full telapath) finally figures out that her daughter is old enough to handle the stress. Tis story also tells of Troi's decision to be a counseler on one of those new galaxy-class starships.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Youthful dreams, struggles and resolution, November 9, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Breakaway (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful story of growing up and having struggles and dreams and finding solutions. It is an engrosing story all the way through. Everyone should read it. Adults and youth alike.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for young teens w/suspense, mystery, joy, soccer., November 4, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Breakaway (Hardcover)

I started this book and couldn't put it down. I felt it was written with all the elements needed for a great story, even for adults to read. It was sad, joyful, suspenseful, had an interesting character development, was positive yet realistic. I have decided to read this book to a group of teenagers (14-16 year old) because it teaches values in a sports setting without being mushy. Great book for anyone.