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Arcade

by Diana G. Gallagher

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When kids on the space station start slipping into mysterious comas, Jake steps into a thrilling virtual reality game to save them. Facing the menacing Borg, he must outsmart the dangers inside the game to protect his friends and the entire Federation. Adventure and courage collide in a race against time where winning means freedom and losing could trap him forever.

Representation & Themes

Science & NatureAdventureFriendshipFamilyFantasy World-Building

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Someone leaves without saying goodbye Gaslighting Unconsciousness Death Use of slur Parental death Kidnapping Family member death Possession Smoke or haze
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0671896784
Pages
101
Publisher
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
20,181

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Star trek, Deep Space Nine (Television program) -- Juvenile fictionVirtual reality -- Juvenile fictionComputer games -- Juvenile fictionSpace stations -- Juvenile fiction