>Star Trek: Prodigy: A Dangerous Trade by Cassandra Rose Clarke
While traveling through the Delta Quadrant, the Protostar crew discovers a worn transporter coil on their ship. Despite Janeway’s misgivings, the crew decides to trade a Starfleet-issued battery for new transporter parts at a market on a distant planet. Little do they know that a group of rogue traders are intent on getting their hands on something much bigger: the Protostar! Will the crew be able to defend their ship and stay out of trouble?
Star Trek: Prodigy: Supernova by Robb Pearlman
When the Protostar crash-lands in a peculiar star system, the crew ends up separated and Dal and Gwyn must work together to find their missing crewmates. They don’t have much time, though: the nearby star is destabilized and in danger of creating a supernova. Then Dal and Gwyn discover evil droids patrolling the area, and they look just like the Watchers back in Tars Lamora. How will Dal and Gwyn confront this nightmare from their past…and prevent an explosion in their near future?
Review:
Streaming on Paramount+ and airing on Nickelodeon, Star Trek: Prodigy is an animated series for all ages which just completed it’s first season. It’s a fantastic way to introduce kids to the Star Trek universe – as well as plenty of fun and nostalgia for older viewers and current fans. A Dangerous Trade and Supernova are the first 2 children’s books set in this universe. At only 160 pages each, they are quick, easy reads geared for ages 8-12.
Both books are a lot of fun – with plenty of danger, suspense, unique aliens and culture, and heart-warming moments. The authors do an incredible job of capturing the individual crew members and their distinct personalities. And each story feels like an episode of the show – too short for my taste, but still well-paced plots with satisfying endings. These are a lot of fun. And I hope to see many more in the future!