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Country United States Publication date 1953 Originally published 1953 Cover artist Alex Schomburg | 5/5 Risingshadow Language English Pages 211 pp (first edition) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publisher The John C. Winston Company Media type Print (hardback & paperback) Genres Novel, Science Fiction, Speculative fiction Similar Ed McBain books, Science Fiction books | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 21 2012 the rocket to luna
Rocket to Luna is a juvenile science fiction novel by prolific author and screenwriter Evan Hunter (as Richard Marsten) published in 1953 by The John C. Winston Company with cover illustration by Alex Schomburg. The story follows the adventures of the main character Ted Baker after he mistakenly replaces a member of the first lunar expedition at the last moment before the rocket leaves for the moon. Rocket to Luna is a part of the Winston Science Fiction set, a series of juvenile novels which have become famous for their influence on young science fiction readers and their exceptional cover illustrations by award winning artists.
Contents
Plot introduction
Ted Baker is beginning his fourth year at the Space Academy, which is to take place on the earth orbiting space station. On his trip to the station from Earth, he is accompanied by a recent graduate of the Academy, Jack Talbot, who is to be part of the first expedition to the moon as a backup member. On arrival at the station, Ted discovers that Jack's collarbone was injured during the launch to the station. Fearing that Jack's injury could endanger the other men on the expedition, he confronts Jack about his injury. Jack refuses to give up his chance at glory, forcing Ted into a physical confrontation. Jack is knocked unconscious, and Ted hurredly boards the moon rocket to inform the expedition of Jack's injury. Unfortunately, the countdown has already begun, and can't be stopped. Ted is now the fifth man of the expedition.
Characters in "Rocket to Luna"
George Merola - Captain of moon rocket, injured during flight
Reception
P. Schuyler Miller described Rocket to Luna as a "prelude," suggesting it was intended to set up a series of sequels.