Farmer in the Sky
Language: English
Adventure American American Science Fiction And Fantasy Bildungsromans Farm life Fathers and sons Fiction Fiction - Science Fiction General Heinlein Robert A. - Prose & Criticism Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Science Fiction - Adventure Science Fiction - Space Opera Scouting (Youth activity) Space Colonies Space Opera
Publisher: Baen
Published: Jan 22, 2010
Description:
SUMMARY: 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 of even small mistakes. Bill’s new home is a world of unearthly wonders—and heartbreaking tragedy. He will face hardships, survive dangers, and grow up fast, meeting the challenge of opening up a new world for humanity and finding strengths within himself that he had never suspected existed.