Farmer in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein
A Boy's Journey to the Stars
The book is a science fiction novel that follows the story of a teenage boy who emigrates with his family from an overcrowded Earth to Ganymede, one of Jupiter's moons, which is in the process of being terraformed into a habitable environment. The narrative explores the challenges of pioneering on a new world, including the struggle to adapt to a harsh and unfamiliar environment, the need for self-sufficiency, and the dynamics of building a new society on the frontier of space. The protagonist must navigate personal loss, the complexities of adolescence, and the responsibilities of helping to establish a new colony, all while facing the unpredictable dangers of an alien world.
The 14138th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1950
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 183
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - El Granjero De Las Estrellas
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)