Flight of the Outcast: The Academy, Year 1
by Brad Strickland
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Asteria Locke's Fight has just begun...Asteria Locke has never left her father's farm on the remote planet of Theron. But in one terrible moment, a surprise attack by space raiders destroys everything she's ever known. Orphaned and alone, Asteria vows to avenge her father's death by joining the Royal Spacefleet Academy. . . even if she has to lie to get in.
Branded an outcast at the Academy from the start, Asteria must work twice as hard as the other students to prove herself. But in time, show more she suspects that the Aristocrats who torment her have more sinister motives than shaming a commoner. They'll stop at nothing to hide a secret from her father's past-a secret that could shift the balance of power throughout the entire universe.
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"Strickland creates a fast-moving story with plenty of action and a plucky central character, and the series' next installment will no doubt give more clues as to the nature of an evil conspiracy that involves aliens and a leading aristocratic family." - Booklist
"Good character development and plenty of momentum make this an enjoyable read, but there is clearly a lot more story ahead-this installment ends not with a cliffhanger but an anticipation of action yet to come." - Kirkus
"Strickland's first in a new space series is that rarest of creatures: well-done Hard Science Fiction Adventure for middle grade readers. Excellent world-building, strong character development, and a swift pace will have fans of the genre eagerly anticipating Asteria's next year at the Academy." - Voya. show less
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"Asteria Locke's world ended quite suddenly one noon in the summer of her thirteenth standard year... After that day, she had no one. Yet after that day -- after that hour -- she set out on the long path to becoming a legend."
Asteria is the orphaned daughter of Carlson Locke, hidden hero of the Adastra attack years ago. Taking her dead cousin's appointment to the Royal Spacefleet Academy, Asteria brings with her nothing but a strange belt she can't remove and her own fierce determination to become a fighter pilot who will eventually avenge the deaths of her father and cousin. Asteria's only friend is Dai, another commoner like herself who has to be subservient to the Aristos -- those whose social class ensures that all advantages are show more theirs, and all mistakes get covered up. Asteria has to work harder than anyone else to prove her worth at the Academy, but respect comes at a price -- being known for her successes draws the attention of a nasty Aristo bully. Her family secret is also part of his family secret, and he'll do whatever it takes to get rid of her. Excellent sci-fi with lots of great characters -- looking forward to the second book! 6th grade and up. show less
Asteria is the orphaned daughter of Carlson Locke, hidden hero of the Adastra attack years ago. Taking her dead cousin's appointment to the Royal Spacefleet Academy, Asteria brings with her nothing but a strange belt she can't remove and her own fierce determination to become a fighter pilot who will eventually avenge the deaths of her father and cousin. Asteria's only friend is Dai, another commoner like herself who has to be subservient to the Aristos -- those whose social class ensures that all advantages are show more theirs, and all mistakes get covered up. Asteria has to work harder than anyone else to prove her worth at the Academy, but respect comes at a price -- being known for her successes draws the attention of a nasty Aristo bully. Her family secret is also part of his family secret, and he'll do whatever it takes to get rid of her. Excellent sci-fi with lots of great characters -- looking forward to the second book! 6th grade and up. show less
Great sci fi for youth - fantastic read!
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Brad Strickland was born in New Hollard, Georgia in 1947. He received a Ph.D. in American literature from the University of Georgia. He has been a Professor of English at Gainesville State College since 1987. His first novel, To Stand Beneath the Sun, was published in 1986. Since then he has written or co-written over 60 novels. His books include show more The Ghost in the Mirror, The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder, The Doom of the Haunted Opera, The Hand of the Necromancer, The Tower at the End of the World, The House Where Nobody Lived, and The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer. In 2001, he received the Georgia Author of the Year Award in the Children's/Young Adult Division for When Mack Came Back. He has also co-written books in several series including Wishbone, Star Trek, and Are You Afraid of the Dark? (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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