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GREAT!!!
Even though I've only been watching Star Trek for about three years, (considering I'm only twelve) I did well on most of the questions. I thought the book was very entertaining, a must-have for any Star Trek fan!!!!

I loved it
THREE WORDS: A TREKKIES MUST-HAVE

10 =GREAT!!
The StarFleet Academy Entrance Exam is a great book for all Star Trek Fans to test their how well they know Star Trek. It is a simple book with questions and answers. It has loades of triva packed in one book. If you think you know a lot about the Star Trek Universe get this book and test yourself

Great fun for true trekkies!!!
My husband and I have had loads of fun quizzing each other on this great collection of Star Trek Trivia!! One of my favorite parts is where you have to match up the episode title to certain events, or characters, or planets, etc. ( Only the true geeks of trek, myself included, can even scratch the surface of this one!!) Overall, lots of fun for all Trek fans ... Read more

Book Description

Barely three months into his program at Starfleet Academy, Cadet Data is sent to the planet Arunu as part of a class research team investigating ancient ruins.The android is fascinated by the dead planet and its effect on his fellow cadets.All the newcomers -- except Data and the unemotional, pragmatic Dyrondites -- are experiencing the jitters as they approach the artifacts of a culture based purely on emotion.There is a lesson here for each of them.But it is Data who will be put to the test...

Suddenly the communications system breaks down and they're trapped in Arunu.It's sabotage!Someone has discovered the ultimate weapon and plans to leave no witnesses behind.Data must use his relentless logic to infiltrate the enemy and save his friends before it's too late! ... Read more

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OK!
This is actually one of the more interesting books for younger readers. The other Data books weren't that good. ... Read more

Book Description

Cadet Kathyrn Janeway, the ambitious daughter of Vice Admiral Edward Janeway, is determined to prove herself at Starfleet Academy. Her tough commander, Etienne Mallet, demands perfection, but Kathyrn is ready for the challenge.

It isn't easy, especially with two two roommates: a pair of identical Diasoman twins named ThrumPol. Kathyrn thinks she can face the pressure alone, but when she and Pol fail their second dorm drill and Mallet assigns them to a holodeck test, Kathyrn panics. Suddenly, she's out of control!

It's time to call on her secret weapon to help her through the crisis...until Mallet discovers her weakness and issues the ultimate challenge.... ... Read more

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Good STAR TREK right here!
DON'T BELIEVE THE NEGETIVE REVIEWS! This is an awesomely written book for young readers. Adults looking for a good Star Trek Voyager story will find some great writting in this book, but of course, the targeted audience is young readers. This book takes the life of Captain Janeway and adds life, color, dept, fun and plenty of insite to the life of a great Star Fleet officer; this really is the story of a young Captain Janeway! Learn from her mistakes, understand why she sees things in the unique way that Janeway has always seen them and enjoy life at the academy. This book is a must for true Janeway and Voyager fans.

Those really interested in all things ST:VOY, and Janeway in particular, MUST also read: Mosaic: A Novel. This book has the complete surprising, eye-popping, fun and amazing life story of Capt. Janeway; written by Jeri Taylor (the master-mind and one of the original creators of ST:VOY), Mosaic is an amzing peice of work. Mosaic is the geared for adults, but both is these books put together is a perfect look in to the wonderful life of Captain Janeway.

Also, check out Mosaic in tape: it's read by Kate Mulgrew; the actriss that plays Capt. Janeway on Star Trek Voyager!

Shows some promise, but...
"Lifeline" is the first starfleet academy novel about Janeway.

The characterization is good, but there is virtually no story in this one. It is too much of a description about teenage-student life and serious storytelling is missing.

It's worth a read, especially if you like Janeway. After all, it gives us some bacround information about Janeway's first days in the academy, but it's nothing nearly as good as it perhaps might have been.

Not what I expected
I am a huge Voyager fan and have read every book religiously. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I found this series. However, I was not prepared for this book to be written for teenagers. In fact, in the back of the book, there is an advertisement for "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo", a Nickelodian sitcom. The book was good, just be prepared for this to be geared towards teenagers. If you are a Star Trek fan and you have teenage or pre-teen children, this is for you. Or, if you are a Voyager fan, its worth the read for the story.

sucks
this book sucked although it was hard to put down. not enough action

A good read for both Adults & Youth. Great artwork!
I own all three in this series (Voyager), and as I understand it, there won't be anymore due to low sales. Darn that bottom line! These are wonderful early Janeway stories; quick reads for adults, although a young person might need a little more time. The thing that drew me most to these books was the artwork. Can't quite remember the artist's name (wanna say Somebody Palmer? Jason?) They are black-and-white sketches that go perfectly with the storyline. All keepers for me, and I ain't no kid! ... Read more

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Too short
This was a good book that did good job in the field of characterization and decent one at the field of plotting.

It was however much too short.

Fortunately, the author who however held the book well in order, as she described the layers of Janeway's character with the help of an unoriginal, but well executed plot.

If you like Janeway ,and even if for some uncompehendable reason you dont; read it.

Janeway's Cadet Years at Acadey
This book was about Janeway's first away Mission. She got stuck in quarintine at a planet and has to get out. But this is a problem for her and her fellow Cadet's. How will they get out? This book is very interesting, expecialy if you like Star Trek. I thought that the book should get five stars because of the discripsion. I like how in the book Janeway is Friends with Gordie, a character on the Next Generation show. I hope that you will read this book. ... Read more

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Perfect characterization, but no plot to be seen
It was short, it contained good character building, it had an uninteresting plot.

Not as good as I'd hoped, but you should read it anyway because of the insight on the character of Kathryn Janeway, wich repairs some of the damage caused by not-so-good plotting, short lenght and uninteresting side-characters.

A great glimpse into a favorite personality.
Kathryn Janeway has always been a complicated personality. The Starfleet Academy novels reflect that nicely. I'm 27 years old and got a kick out of all three! ... Read more

Book Description

Jean-Luc Picard has failed his entrance exam to Starfleet AcademyTM. Now all his plans for the future are gone, and he must make the best of his life in his parents' vineyard. Pressure from his father to become more involved in the family business and the constant fighting with his older brother, Robert, make this life difficult. Jean-Luc's best friend, Louis, tries to cheer him up with an exciting trip, but the future captain's dream of the stars still haunts him.

A chance to re-apply to the Academy arises and Jean-Luc must use all his skills to pass the challenging tests. But the greatest risk he faces is the wrath of his father. ... Read more

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Interesting look at the pressures Jean-Luc faced...
Vivid illustration of the typical father-son struggle. People tend to stereotype mothers & daughters being in conflict, so it's high time someone recognized father-son conflict as well. Jean-Luc was right to follow his own instincts and not let his father cow him into a life he didn't want. Also good was the portrayal of the jealousy of his brother Robert and how that made being close brothers difficult. One thing I would change that seemed a bit unrealistic: Why in the twenty-third century does Yvette Picard seem to be stuck doing most of the housework just to please Maurice? Other than that, I liked how Yvette stood by her son when he decided to apply at the academy again. ... Read more

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A dissapointing book full of stereotypical characters
All in all I enjoy reading these novellas set in the characters' past.

They have some problems, still. First of all, they are way too short.

Secondly: the characters are teenagers. I am 15 myself and that's probably the biggest reason I don't like young characters (in anything).

Why?

Because they act about 3 to 5 years younger than they should (in Wesley Crusher's case: about 10).

The starfleet academy books, in general, have been fairly believable in this field, although the characters still sometimes feel a bit immature.

This particular book uses characters that behave, in my opinion, like people behave when they are about 12 years old. Plus they are complete stereotypes.

For example the teamleader is a young male human who has joined starfleet because of his father. (Has anyone ever joined becase of his/her mother, brother, sister cousin...?)

I bought this book in hopes of a view to the character of Geordi LaForge, but to my dissapointment he was characterized poorly, and didn't even feel like the main character.

The plot was weak, the storytelling predictable... It's barely readable, but dont waist your money on it.

the haunted spaceship
I thought is was a little bit dissapointing considering what the plot was in general but for the most part it was good and I really enjoyed the twists that it took in a few places.

oh, ICK!
Maybe I'm just too old for this series, but this one seemed worse than normal. The whole ghost idea was pretty dumb in the first place. Don't buy unless you're trying to get all the books like I am. ... Read more

Book Description

Cadet Data is among a handful of first-year cadets selected to observe a super-Jovian planet ignition -- the collision of two huge gas-giant planets resulting in the formation of a new star. They will watch this occurrence from a safe distance aboard the Republic.

But a distress call from an alien space station draws their starship off course to an asteroid belt near the colliding planets. The rescue team soon finds itself under siege by deadly attackers, and Data and his group are separated from the main team.

With time running out, Data must defeat the invaders and rescue the aliens before the collision destroys the space station and the Republic. ... Read more

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ST:TNG:STARFLEET ACADEMY#7 SECRET OF THE LIZARD PEOPLE
ONCE AGAIN DATA USES HIS DETECTIVE REASONING TO SAVE THE DAY!HE LEARNS MORE ABOUT IT'S NOT WHAT EVERYONE ELSE DOES THAT COUNTS,IT'S WHAT YOU'VE GOT, THAT COUNTS, AND DON'T BE AFRAID TO USE IT! I LIKE THIS ALOT, CAUSE IT SHOWS ME,AND I FELT AS IF I WAS DATA. LOVE THE WAY THE LIZARD PEOPLE BECAME OUR FREINDS! ... Read more

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An android is found in the ruins of a colony on Omicron Theta. The crew of the Tripoli reactivate the android and discover his name is Data, a name that suits his incredible curiosity. With the encouragement of his new friends, Data applies to Starfleet AcademyTM and is accepted.

Cadet Data begins his journey to Starfleet Academy aboard the science vessel, Yosemite. Even as he looks forward to the Academy, he struggles to find his own identity and to fit in with the other cadets.

But Data's worries are cut short when the Yosemite is suddenly attacked by an unknown vessel and suffers severe damage. When power is restored, Data discovers that the adult crew has mysteriously disappeared, and only Data and the other Academy-bound cadets are left to face the wrath of a new alien race, who are demanding that Data and his cadet crew surrender their ship, or be destroyed. ... Read more

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Exciting, BUT...
Why do all of these Star Trek author keep coming up with new races of the Federation. In this book they just look like Deltans with lines on their heads. How cheesy!

ST: TNG:STARFLEET ACADEMY #6 MYSTERY OF THE MISSING CREW
I LIKED THIS BOOK VERY MUCH, IT SHOWS THAT PEOPLE ARE NOT WHATTHEY SEEM TO BE, AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEINGAFRAID. POSSITIVE THINKING, AND GOOD DETECTIVE WORK LEADS THIS STORY TO MAKING NEW FRIENDS, AND DISCOVERING A DANGEROUS AREA OF SPACE, AND PEOPLE WHO REALLY WANT TO BE ALONE. DATA DOES A GREAT JOB OF FIGUIRING OUT EVERYTHING, AND TAKES ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS HUMANITY. ... Read more

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Cadet Worf arrives at Starfleet Academy^TM as the first Klingon to gain entrance since the Federation-Klingon, Peace Treaty. Raised on Earth by human parents, Worf wonders whether he is still a Klingon, the proud member of an honorable warrior race, or is he more human?

Command-level classes fill his schedule, but nothing prepares him for his fellow cadets, among them his human foster brother. Intelligent, ambitious, and confident, the Academy cadets make life difficult for the young warrior. Worf must win over his classmates -- including the always logical Vulcans and the fierce Brikar -- even though they are still trained to think of him as the enemy.

Then a routine trip to a training satellite turns into an unexpected disaster, and Worf must unite the cadets and risk his life before a terrible accident destroys the entire mission. ... Read more

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Peter David's books can't be bad!
Even if meant for kids, this is a very nice books. And if you're planning to read Peter David's "New Frontier" books (or if you alread read them!), make sure to read these 3 books (this is only the first part) and re-discover some of the characters
Anyway, your really can NOT go wrong with any book by Peter David.

Worf's First Adventure
This is a great book. I think everyone should read this book.
My favrite part is when the Romulans attack. On average I
would rate this book a 4.

Marvelous
Peter David's writing is fantastic and James Fry's artwork is beautiful.

All of this make a story. On the other hand, this bookis only the beginning of Worf's story. I really can imagine what Worf's Academy days like thanks to this book.

Excellent!
If you liked this book then I would definitely reccommend any of the New Frontier books by Peter David. You get to find out what happened to Soleta, Kebron and Mark later on in life.....

New Frontier fans, take note
This series of 3 Young Adult books detail Worf's days at Starfleet Academy.

They are more notable to fans of the current Trek books though because they introduced us to several characters who reappear as part of Peter David's NEW FRONTIER series of Trek novels.

For the first time, meet Mark McHenry, Soleta, and Zak Kebron, and see what they were like in the years before they served Mac Calhoun on the Excalibur. ... Read more

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Beverly Howard is in big trouble at the Academy. They've just begun their first year as Starfleet Medical Cadets, and already Beverly and her roommate Claire Voy are one step from probation. Commander Max Wiley, who teaches the holodeck simulation course in Medical Emergencies, caught them skipping class to visit an excavation in nearby San Francisco. He took them to the Admiral's office and has put them on notice. One more slip and they're out!

When Claire's partner in her Medical Emergencies class is injured, Commander Wiley blames Claire for the accident. But was it an accident? It is the Commander's word against Claire's. Wiley has no reason to lie -- or does he? Beverly's own investigation takes her from the computer labs to the Admiral's office. Now Claire's future hangs in the balance unless Beverly and Data can find a way to clear her -- without being expelled themselves! ... Read more

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A swell portrait of a wonderful character!
Beverly Crusher is my absolute favorite sci-fi character of all time and this book doesn't let me down!I loved getting a glimpse into Beverly's heart and mind, especially when she was young.She is one of the mostcourageous women I know and I love how she helps Claire out.Claire islucky to have a friend like her.Also touching is Beverly's feelings ofbeing homesick and missing her dear grandmother.Beverly reminds me ofMary Anne Spier from the Baby-Sitters' Club series.Both are shy,sensitive, intellectually gifted, and tough. ... Read more

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Excellent book, I still read it
I am now 13 years old, and I still read this book (even though most of the time I read novels). It is an excellent book that any young Trekkie should have in his/her collection. Read it. You'll like it. :-)

An exciting story for any Star Trek fan.
It was very exciting. Once I got started I couldn't put it down. I have started reading all of the Star Fleet Academy Star Trek The Next Generation books. This is a must for any Star Trek fan.

Great Book!
This book is very appropriate for the stated reading level. It is very beautifully written and is most probably the best of the series. I enjoyed the intricate use of various phrases and how the plot slowly developed to allow the protagonists to overcome any difficulties that they faced. If you read this book, I would suggest other books by the same author. The style persists. ... Read more