Star Trek: The Kabayashi Maru

Classic Star Trek meets Kids' Adventure: Kirk's Epic Misadventure

Written byJulia Ecklar

Narrated byJames Doohan

Length1h22m

Release dateOctober 27, 2000

GenreChildren's Audiobooks, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic

Languageenglish

★★★★☆ 4.4 (4 ratings)

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Author	Julia Ecklar
Narrator	James Doohan
Runtime	1h22m
Published	October 27, 2000
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (4 ratings)
Categories	Children's Audiobooks, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic, Science Fiction, Adventure, First Contact, Military, Space Opera
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Dive into a captivating children’s adventure that blends the familiar Star Trek universe with engaging fantasy elements, where young Captain James T. Kirk and his crew find themselves marooned in space, forced to confront their fears and make difficult decisions. This audiobook is narrated by the legendary James Doohan, best known for voicing Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott in the original Star Trek series, adding a rich, seasoned tone that brings depth to each character’s narrative.

Tags: Star Trekspace adventurefantasy elementsyoung audienceclassics

Why Listen to Star Trek: The Kabayashi Maru?

Expert narration by James Doohan brings every character and scene to life across 1h22m of immersive audio.
Bestseller-quality story from Julia Ecklar, rated 4.4 stars by 4 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

James Doohan’s performance as Kirk and his officers is nothing short of outstanding. His deep, resonant voice perfectly captures the gravity of their situation while maintaining a light-hearted charm befitting this young audience. The story unfolds with a steady pace, allowing listeners time to absorb each character's backstory and motivations before they are thrust into crisis. However, some may find the narrative slightly predictable as it follows familiar Star Trek tropes closely. Despite this, the audiobook is an excellent choice for introducing younger fans to classic Star Trek themes and storytelling techniques.

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