Space Cadet

Heinlein, Robert A

ISBN 10: 0450007375 / ISBN 13: 9780450007378

Published by Hodder & Stoughton / New English Library / NEL, 1987

About this Item

© 1948: A stand-alone novel by Robert A Heinlein. Unknown printing of 1977 edition:- Synopsis: 'We'll try not to let you die,' they said as he was strapped in for the most terrifying test of all - variable acceleration. Freefall would come later - and would be worse. Matt Dodson, would-be Space Cadet, is being deliberately stretched to his limits as he tries to fulfill his lifetime ambition to become an officer in the Interplanetary Patrol. But suddenly crisis strikes. Matt's training is cut short and he is thrown headlong into a desperate space rescue mission. Half-trained, up against a series of horrifying disasters, he is being tested to a point very, very close to destruction:- (original cost £1.95).

Seller Inventory # 13.002.00031

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Space Cadet
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton / New English Library / NEL
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0450007375
• ISBN 13: 9780450007378
• Binding: Paperback: 7" x 4½"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Uncredited
• Edition: 1977 Edition
• Printing: Unknown Printing
• Condition: Fair: Heavier signs of wear
• Weight: 0.11 kilograms
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Matt Dodson is a member of an elite, non-military organization of leaders dedicated to preserving peace in the Solar System, the Solar Patrol. Only the best and brightest,the strongest and the most courageous ever manage to become Space Cadets...

About the Author

Robert A. Heinlein was the grand master of science fiction in the twentieth century. Over the course of his long career he won numerous awards and many of his novels have cemented their place in history as science fiction classics, including STARSHIP TROOPERS, THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS, and the beloved STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND.