Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek, the next generation. Starfleet Academy -- no. 8
Paperback, 111 pages
English language
Published Nov. 23, 1995 by Pocket Books.
Before he became the captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise...
Jean-Luc Picard has failed his entrance exam to Starfleet Academy. 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....
When a chance to re-apply to the Academy arises, Jean-Luc must use all his skills to pass the challenging tests. But the greatest risk he faces is the wrath of his father.
Will Jean-Luc turn his back on his family as he aims for the stars?
These books have been expectedly simplistic to date. Starfall was a pleasant surprise, bringing a deeper introspection instead of relying upon storybook action. Mr. Strickland proved himself to be an excellent writer, even with early-age fiction. It was a pleasure to read.
