"A cozy family adventure…" — Kirkus Reviews For most adolescents, growing up is hard enough when one has both feet planted firmly on the ground. But for mischievous, twelve-year-old sisters Diane and Robin, life is complicated further by the fact that their father, Captain William Marsh, is the commander of the Starship Polaris. Living among the stars provides a never-ending realm of creative possibility for the free-spirited girls’ pranks and adventures. When aliens bent on profit and revenge kidnap Diane and Robin, only their indomitable spirit, ingenuity, and a common love of trouble allow the pair to escape the alien vessel. Finding their way home seems assured until the sisters realize they have been taken further from home then they could ever have imagined, and that they must evade an enemy who will stop at nothing to get them back into his evil clutches. Blocked by interstellar battles, malevolent creatures, and overwhelming obstacles, the sisters fear they may never find a way to return to their own universe and to the father they love. "... As it turns out, this was quite a romp through the cosmos! Diane and Robin were feisty sisters, with that bond that I was craving. Even better, William Marsh was an excellent dad. I don't want to spoil anything, but I loved the backstory behind how he became the sisters' guardian. Their love for one another was well written, and I knew that they would do anything to be back together. Which made the tension in this book easier to take, especially since it's written for a younger age group. It was exciting, but there was always that level of "okay" hiding behind everything else. This was a sweet story, that didn't stray too far into topics that would uncomfortable for younger readers. It had great family dynamics, which was a nice addition." -- Jessica Nottingham, Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile blog " The getting-abducted-by-aliens story is a cliché in children's books but this book made it interesting when both the girls land back in their home, meet their grandparents who do not recognize then anymore. Is it time travel? A parallel dimension? A memory-erasure? Read the book to find out. But for me, I found the book to be an easy read. The girls do have the childish tone which will appeal to middle-grade readers and I am glad that the author didn't complicate the book by overusing scientific terms. The relationship between the father and daughters is so heartwarming...The descriptive writing and simplistic dialogues make you keep reading till it's over. Overall, it is a pretty decent book for middle-grade readers. One that teaches you about thinking on your feet and overcoming challenges without being afraid." -- Alex the Shadowgirl's blog The Captain's Daughters was a rollicking sci-fi adventure for the whole family. —Kayla C. Reviews " This glorious paperback is very easy to read, with wonderful exciting 36 chapters of adventures, and fantasy." --Bookread2day "A fun story full of adventure and family. (Ages 9-12)" --KIDSbookshelf.com " A story of betrayals, deceptions, lies, survival, family loyalties, hope, and trust. An ending filled with twists and surprises, and the last few pages will endear you to both sides and bring tears of warmth to your eyes. Characters that are genuine and two girls that are smart and resourceful. This is one story that young teens and middle school children will love to read and learn more about. Author Doreen D. Berger has the makings of a great series if she wants to bring these characters back." --Fran Lewis, Just Reviews "Family Matters in Delightful New Sci-Fi Novel. Uplifting, engaging, and tightly written, The Captain's Daughters is a thoroughly enjoyable, light-hearted read. The characters are believable, the dialogue credible. And just about the time we thought we knew where the plot was headed, wham! Wrong-a-mundo! This agile tale of interstellar adventure and intrigue is as rich and warm as it fresh and original. It's also filled with fantastic settings. Other-worldly creatures. Dastardly villains and stalwart heroes. The story keeps you on your toes and keeps you guessing until the very end. It'll make you feel all warm and smiley inside. Part Star Trek. Part The Twilight Zone . Part The Waltons . And all heart. Highly recommended for upper elementary ages and anyone who enjoys a delightful family-affirming story flavored with fun and topped off with the fantastic." - -PagesandPaws "I quite enjoyed this multiple-POV [Point of View], MiddleGrade, Sci Fi adventure about Diane and Robin Marsh, two mischievous 12 year-old sisters born eight months apart, who live on the spaceship Polaris with their father, the captain of the ship. Despite exploring a potentially traumatic experience, The Captain's Daughters , maintains a light-hearted tone that it's intended audience, children, will assuredly enjoy. Using flashbacks, we learn about the close bond the girls have with their fath