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Space Cadet by Robert A. Heinlein Matt Dodson arrives at Space Academy little prepared for the rigorous program he is about to enter. But that's the point of the academy: to take young men and steep them in a demanding tradition of honor, courage, and sacrifice until they have earned the right to join the Patrol as guardians of the solar peace. Unfortunately, even the academy's high power training can't completely prepare Matt and his friends Tex and Oscar for the harrowing test of both survival and diplomatic skills they will face when a mission goes disastrously wrong. A classic coming-of-age tale, and one of the most influential books in the history of science fiction, Space Cadet features the compelling mix of wit, action, and a clear vision of the future that are the hallmarks of Heinlein at his best. |
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Reviews:| "The cast, particularly Matt‚ the lead character, carries the story with great verisimilitude. Co-cadet Tex, for example, is a big guy from Texas who sounds both big and Texan. Officers sound authoritative, and the voices of dropouts have a whiny edge. Snippets of music punctuate the chapters; the whole thing is a masterful job all around." | | — AudioFile October, 2012 Read entire review… | | | | "Modern listeners will find this dramatization of this classic science fiction adventure as appealing as have readers over the years since it was first published in 1948. The fully voiced reading by a cast of different readers brings each character to life very effectively and appropriate sound effects add much to the adventures." | | — SoundCommentary November, 2012 Read entire review… | | | | Praise for the print version of Space Cadet: | | "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 | | |
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