Trouble in the Stars
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Trouble in the Stars

By Sarah Prineas

Part of the Trouble in the Stars series

A shapeshifter on the run must outsmart the galaxy's best to find freedom.

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256 pages
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Trouble, a shapeshifter with no memory of their past, is on the run. Stowing away on the starship Hindsight, led by Captain Astra, Trouble seeks safety and identity. But when a StarLeague cadet arrives to capture them, a thrilling chase across the galaxy ensues. As Trouble uncovers unexpected abilities, they must navigate a world of danger and deception. Can they find a place to call home before it's too late? Join this heartwarming adventure of misfits and unexpected family in a quest for freedom and belonging.

From the publisher

A space chase that would feel right at home in the world of Star Wars. Unexpectedly out of this world. –Kirkus Reviews From acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes an action-packed, funny, and heartwarming outer-space adventure about a troublesome little shape-shifter on the run from the law. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Geoff Rodkey! Trouble knows two things: they are a shapeshifter, and they are running from something–but they don’t know what. So when the StarLeague shows up, Trouble figures it’s time to flee. Changing from blob of goo form, to adorable puppy form, to human boy form, Trouble stows away on the Hindsight, a ship crewed by the best navigators and engineers in the galaxy, led by the fearsome Captain Astra. As the ship travels, Trouble uses the time to figure out how to be a good human boy, and starts to feel safe. But when a young StarLeague cadet shows up to capture Trouble, things get complicated, especially when Trouble reveals a shapeshifter form that none of them could have expected. Soon a chase across the galaxy begins. Safety, freedom, and home are at stake, and not just for Trouble. From acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes a rip-roaring outer space adventure about an oddball hero, a crew of misfits, and finding family where you least expect it. Praise for Trouble in the Stars A humorous science fiction adventure that is perfect for Star Wars fans . . . A great choice for middle grade collections and for readers looking for humorous, action-packed science fiction. –School Library Journal Trouble in the Stars is a hilarious and heartwarming look at what it means to be human, have a home and hear the stars sing.”–BookPage

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
256
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
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Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
April 27, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593204283

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