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Seller: Turn the Page, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.Turn the Page
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Space Cadet by Robert A. Heinlein. Del Rey, 1978. First Ballantine printing in good condition; taped but intact spine and covers with edgewear, spine wear, rear creases and rounded corners; pages clean unmarked and toned (see photos) Space Cadet is one of Heinlein's early "juvenile" science fiction novels written for young readers but widely regarded as a classic of the genre. It follows Matt Dodson as he enters the interplanetary Patrol Academy and trains to become a cadet responsible for peace across the solar system. Blending adventure with themes of duty, leadership and responsibility, the novel remains a cornerstone in Heinlein's work and an influential piece of mid-century YA science fiction.
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- Title
- Space Cadet
- Author
- Robert A. Heinlein
- Publisher
- Del Rey, New York
- Publication year
- 1978
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0345260724
- ISBN 13
- 9780345260727
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 137 grams
But before Matt could earn his rightful place in the ranks, his mettle would be tested in the most severe and extraordinary ways -- ways that would change him forever but would still not prepare him for the alien treacheries that awaited him on strange worlds far beyond his own.
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"The lively story of a group of boys--Matt and Tex, from Terra; Oscar, from Venus; Pierre, from one of Jupiter's moons; and others--who train to uphold the peace of the solar system. This account of their training and their subsequent adventures is good, colorful fiction by an author who can write it ably and entertainingly."
"--Chicago Tribune "on" Space Cadet"
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"Throughout the story there is a constant stream of Heinlein's noted wit and satire, superbly told . . . The Hugo Award committee need look no further."
--"San Francisco Chronicle "on "Glory Road"
"Heinlein...wrote adventure stories grounded in credible scientific speculation. Even the wonderful stories collected here feature his trademark cool reasoning. . . .Superb stories - old friends, really - that are well worth the book's price."
"--Booklist "on "The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein"
The lively story of a group of boys--Matt and Tex, from Terra; Oscar, from Venus; Pierre, from one of Jupiter's moons; and others--who train to uphold the peace of the solar system. This account of their training and their subsequent adventures is good, colorful fiction by an author who can write it ably and entertainingly. "Chicago Tribune on Space Cadet"
Throughout the story there is a constant stream of Heinlein's noted wit and satire, superbly told . . . The Hugo Award committee need look no further. "San Francisco Chronicle on Glory Road"
Heinlein...wrote adventure stories grounded in credible scientific speculation. Even the wonderful stories collected here feature his trademark cool reasoning. . . .Superb stories - old friends, really - that are well worth the book's price. "Booklist on The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein""
The lively story of a group of boys--Matt and Tex, from Terra; Oscar, from Venus; Pierre, from one of Jupiter's moons; and others--who train to uphold the peace of the solar system. This account of their training and their subsequent adventures is good, colorful fiction by an author who can write it ably and entertainingly. Chicago Tribune on Space Cadet
Throughout the story there is a constant stream of Heinlein's noted wit and satire, superbly told . . . The Hugo Award committee need look no further. San Francisco Chronicle on Glory Road
Heinlein...wrote adventure stories grounded in credible scientific speculation. Even the wonderful stories collected here feature his trademark cool reasoning. . . .Superb stories - old friends, really - that are well worth the book's price. Booklist on The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein
""The lively story of a group of boys--Matt and Tex, from Terra; Oscar, from Venus; Pierre, from one of Jupiter's moons; and others--who train to uphold the peace of the solar system. This account of their training and their subsequent adventures is good, colorful fiction by an author who can write it ably and entertainingly." --Chicago Tribune on Space Cadet
"Throughout the story there is a constant stream of Heinlein's noted wit and satire, superbly told . . . The Hugo Award committee need look no further." --San Francisco Chronicle on Glory Road
"Heinlein...wrote adventure stories grounded in credible scientific speculation. Even the wonderful stories collected here feature his trademark cool reasoning. . . .Superb stories - old friends, really - that are well worth the book's price." --Booklist on The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein
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