In the vast emptiness of space, a sentient starship, once the pride of the now-extinct Polovian Empire, drifts alone for eons—until it encounters an object of profound significance: the Voyager probe from Earth. Intrigued by the species that would send such an invitation into the unknown, the ship sets a course for the planet called Earth.
On Earth, a group of orphans living at Covington Children’s Home, including the adventurous Bryan Landry and his friends, stumble upon an invisible spacecraft in a nearby field. Drawn by their curiosity, they enter the mysterious vessel, which transports them into orbit. There, they meet the ship’s avatar—an exact replica of the beloved child genius Lucy Stafford from the popular TV show StarQuest. The ship, longing for purpose and companionship, offers the children a chance to become its crew.
As they accept their roles—Bryan as captain, Ariana as helmsman, Tommy as chief engineer, and Lizbet as communications officer—the newly named Starship Lucy embarks on a journey beyond Earth. Their adventure takes a dramatic turn when they receive a distress call from a Dynaric freighter under attack. Facing a powerful enemy, Bryan and his crew must quickly adapt to their newfound roles to save the lone survivor—a young alien girl—while evading the pursuit of Earth’s military forces, who are desperate to uncover the truth behind their disappearance.
Blending elements of space opera, adventure, and found family, A Starship Named Lucy is a thrilling tale of exploration, friendship, and the boundless possibilities of the universe.
Details
- Publication Date
- Mar 12, 2025
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781300561309
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): T. M. Julien
Specifications
- Pages
- 321
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)
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