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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: 9780330107136
ISBN-10: 0330107135
Publication Date: 1973
Pages: 174
Edition: New Impression
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  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Pan Books Ltd.
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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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Early Heinlein first published in the 50's so a bit outdated.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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