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Star Trek The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy - Survival

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Peter David · 1993

Is Star Trek The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy - Survival appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Star Trek The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy - Survival by Peter David. This book is recommended for ages 12+; content notes include Violence, Frightening scenes, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

Ages 12+Source checked

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Age guidanceAges 12+
Strongest cautionsViolence 3/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5 · Death of a character 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

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What parents should know

Content-guidance estimate derived from the complete published caution profile. It does not measure reading difficulty and is not a safety guarantee; family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 12+Main watch-out: Violence 3/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book belongs to a Star Trek franchise, but the narrative itself is not primarily advertising products or urging purchases.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

There is a mild threat of death given the survival plot, but significant character deaths are minimal or non-existent in this series.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

The book avoids graphic depictions of blood or injury.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is mild, consistent with network television standards of the era and young adult fiction.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Contains minor, age-appropriate crushes and social interactions typical of a school-based setting.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Cadets face peril, hostile conditions, and suspense during survival situations. The danger may feel tense, but it is presented as science-fiction adventure rather than horror.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Contains typical Star Trek sci-fi action, including phaser fire and hazardous environments, but generally not graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists frequently demonstrate bravery by facing dangerous survival challenges.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Survival depends on ingenuity, adapting to unfamiliar conditions, and solving problems with limited resources.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Reflects the broad, multi-species diversity typical of the Star Trek universe.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages interest in sci-fi tropes, technology, and interpersonal social skills.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation and helping teammates are central to the plot progression.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of teamwork, integrity, and perseverance under pressure.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Characters display leadership, academic discipline, and accountability.

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