Trouble in the Stars, Sarah Prineas
Trouble in the Stars, Sarah Prineas
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Trouble in the Stars

Author: Sarah Prineas

Narrator: Alex McKenna

Unabridged: 6 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/27/2021


Synopsis

"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


About Sarah Prineas

Sarah Prineas lives in the midst of the corn in rural Iowa, where she wrangles dogs, cats, chickens, and goats, goes on lots of hikes, and finds time to write. She is also the author of Ash & Bramble, a retelling of Cinderella. She is married to a physics professor and has two kids. You can visit Sarah online at www.sarah-prineas.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Greg on April 05, 2021

Trouble in the Stars is a delight from first page to last. Sarah Prineas tells Trouble's voyage of self-discovery and search for family with dry humor, whimsy, and moments of heart-tugging poignance. I enjoyed every minute I spent with Trouble and the crew of the Hindsight. The writing sparkles like......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on June 17, 2021

Trouble in the Stars is like a Becky Chambers novel for middle grade. (Yes, I'm surprised too!) While there is a plot that takes place in space, the novel is more focused on relationships, belonging, and found family than it is on space travel. This wasn't what I expected, but I still love it. Troub......more

Goodreads review by Barb on May 11, 2021

I read this in one sitting - couldn't put it down! The story follows a shape-shifting creature that is created in a lab that gains self-awareness when interacting with other alien beings who are gender neutral or fluid or who have several people living within them. The creature names itself, "Troubl......more

Goodreads review by Hoover Public Library on June 11, 2021

A shapeshifter named Trouble is on the run from StarLeague. Why? Good question.......more

Goodreads review by Ivonne on June 23, 2021

Is there anything author Sarah Prineas can’t do? With The Magic Thief, Prineas delighted readers with a four-book magical adventure series. With her Winterling trilogy, Prineas created an upside-down version of a Grimms’ fairytale. Prineas’ The Lost Books: The Scroll of Kings, a novel featuring a wo......more


Quotes

"A space chase that would feel right at home in the world of Star Wars. Unexpectedly out of this world." --Kirkus Reviews

"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 delight from first page to last, Sarah Prineas tells Trouble’s voyage of self-discovery and search for family with dry humor, whimsy, and moments of heart-tugging poignancy. I enjoyed every minute.”—Greg van Eekhout, author of Voyage of the Dogs

“Prineas’s exciting and masterful adventure affirms a profound truth: that just like Trouble themself, real homes and families can take many shapes.”—Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels

“I loved this book! Trouble in the Stars is a deftly plotted page-turner with an exceptional protagonist. Trouble’s journey from loneliness and fear to acceptance and agency is rendered with warmth and nuance, making a vast, exciting galaxy feel as cozy as home. Highly recommended.”—Rae Carson, author of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker