Book Review: Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster by Liz Palmer

Carol Danvers kicks off her U.S. Air Force career with her first year at flight school, where she'll be tested in ways she never thought possible-and make a lifelong friend, Maria Rambeau, in the process-in this atmospheric and exciting prelude to the upcoming Marvel Studios' film, Captain Marvel! Focusing on Carol Danvers and Maria Rambeau as they wend their way through a space that was still very much a "boys' club" in the 80s, the important social-cultural themes explored in this novel are sure to draw in not only fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but readers of social issue-focused YA who gravitate toward relatable protagonists learning to navigate the world around them, and to succeed in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity. Pre-Captain Marvel movie this book was a great insight into Carol Danvers and how she is who she is. I loved the focus on friendship and this is definitely a good book for middle grade themes. A light and easy read, I give it 3.5 stars ☆☆☆▪︎5 Thank you so much Scholastic Australia for this copy in return for my honest and independent review.