"Starbounders" by Adam Jay Epstein follows a group of young cadets at the prestigious Starbound Academy, where they are training to become the future defenders of the galaxy. The story centers on their thrilling adventures as they face challenges that test their skills, teamwork, and courage. As they navigate through rigorous training, unexpected rivalries, and deepening friendships, they uncover a mysterious threat that endangers the universe. The cadets must rise to the occasion and harness their abilities to protect what they hold dear. With humor, action, and heartfelt moments, the tale explores themes of bravery and perseverance in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Starbounders .

This book was published in 2014 by HarperCollins (UK) .

Adam Jay Epstein spent his childhood in Great Neck, New York, when he wasn't aboard his father's sailboat. He spent many days sitting in the neighborhood park, traveling to fantasy lands in his head (occasionally when he was supposed to be doing his homework). In college, he circled the world on a ship and studied film at Wesleyan University. He is the co-author of the internationally bestselling middle grade fantasy series The Familiars, the middle-grade sci-fi series Starbounders, and the middle grade fantasy series Snared. He has written film and television projects for Disney, Sony, Fox, MGM, Paramount, MTV, HULU, SYFY, and Disney Channel. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two daughters, and dog, Pixel. Andrew Jacobson lives with his wife, Ashley, and their dog, Elvis, four traffic lights away.