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What would you do if you were abducted by aliens, managed to escape and find your way back home only to discover that no one knows who you are? For most adolescents, growing up is hard enough when one has both feet planted firmly on the ground. But for mischievous, twelve-year-old sisters Diane and Robin, life is complicated further by the fact that their father, Captain William Marsh, is the commander of the Starship Polaris. Living among the stars provides a never-ending realm of creative possibility for the free-spirited girls' pranks and adventures. When aliens bent on profit and revenge kidnap Diane and Robin, only their indomitable spirit, ingenuity, and a common love of trouble allow the pair to escape the alien vessel. Finding their way home seems assured until the sisters realize they have been taken further from home then they could ever have imagined, and that they must evade an enemy who will stop at nothing to get them back into his evil clutches. Blocked by interstellar battles, malevolent creatures, and overwhelming obstacles, the sisters fear they may never find a way to return to their own universe and to the father they love.

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A marvelous outer space drama - I couldn't put it down! --Readers' Favorite 5-star review

A marvelous outer space drama - I couldn't put it down! --Readers' Favorite 5-star review ...As it turns out, this was quite a romp through the cosmos! Diane and Robin were feisty sisters, with that bond that I was craving. Even better, William Marsh was an excellent dad. I don't want to spoil anything, but I loved the backstory behind how he became the sisters' guardian. Their love for one another was well written, and I knew that they would do anything to be back together. Which made the tension in this book easier to take, especially since it's written for a younger age group. It was exciting, but there was always that level of okay hiding behind everything else. This was a sweet story, that didn't stray too far into topics that would uncomfortable for younger readers. It had great family dynamics, which was a nice addition. --Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile blog The Captain's Daughters was a rollicking sci-fi adventure for the whole family. -Kayla C. Reviews This glorious paperback is very easy to read, with wonderful exciting 36 chapters of adventures, and fantasy. --Bookread2day A fun story full of adventure and family. (Ages 9-12) --KIDSbookshelf.com A story of betrayals, deceptions, lies, survival, family loyalties, hope, and trust. An ending filled with twists and surprises, and the last few pages will endear you to both sides and bring tears of warmth to your eyes. Characters that are genuine and two girls that are smart and resourceful. This is one story that young teens and middle school children will love to read and learn more about. Author Doreen D. Berger has the makings of a great series if she wants to bring these characters back. --Just Reviews The love and overall adventure in the story is great for younger readers but can easily pass time for adults as well. Great more family friendly read. --Cassandra's Reviews Doreen D. Berger's young adult novel, The Captain's Daughters, is a clever and engaging twist on the theme of kidnapping. The plot originates with a normal, earth-bound experience - horseback riding - and morphs into an interstellar adventure full of danger, espionage, and alternate realities. There are so many imaginative twists and turns that young readers will be enthralled right to the very end. The characters are well developed with lots of dialogue to help establish their personae. The descriptive narrative is well executed and the reader feels instantly involved in the story as the action plays out. A marvelous outer space drama - I couldn't put it down! --Readers' Favorite

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