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Farmer in the Sky
Farmer in the Sky
Author: Robert A. Heinlein
The Earth is crowded and food is rationed, but a colony on Ganymede, one of the moons of Jupiter, offers an escape for teenager Bill Lermer and his family. Back on Earth, the move sounded like a grand adventure, but Bill soon realizes that life on the frontier is dangerous, and in an alien world with no safety nets, nature is cruelly unforgiving...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345302021
ISBN-10: 0345302028
Publication Date: 9/12/1981
Pages: 221
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4 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Del Rey
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 2
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Bossmare avatar reviewed Farmer in the Sky on + 306 more book reviews
Early Heinlein first published in the 50's so a bit outdated. It was an interesting read though and I did finish. I have always liked Heinlein's writing.
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Excellent sci-fi book! Worthy of Mr. Heinlein' name.
Bill goes through quite a transition during the trip and his arrival on Ganymede. He learns the meaning of family and that he's a true survivor.


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