Galactic Battle follows John, chosen to lead his team's entry in the school's Space Spectacular battle demonstration. As he copes with his parents' absence, rival Mordant schemes to drive a wedge between him and Emmie while the team's battle droids begin to malfunction.

Blending school drama with sci-fi action, the story explores teamwork, trust and quick thinking under pressure across 288 pages. Capstone's 2014 title keeps the focus on character choices amid technological chaos.

Suitable for middle-grade readers who enjoy robot-centric adventures, competitive school events and stories about friendship tested under stress.

• School-based space-battle premise
• Robot malfunctions and tech conflict
• Themes of leadership and friendship

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