02616cam a22003853u 4500 21092 UtSlPG 20260610133504.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 53002256 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Rockwell, Carey On the Trail of the Space Pirates Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-04-15 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "On the Trail of the Space Pirates" by Carey Rockwell is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. This adventurous story follows the exploits of Tom Corbett and his fellow Space Cadets—Roger Manning and Astro—as they navigate the challenges of space travel while facing the threat of nefarious space pirates. Their journey begins as they return to Space Academy, where they are soon pulled into a mysterious plot involving stolen secrets and a race against time to protect interplanetary peace. The opening of the novel introduces the main characters on their way back to the Space Academy, where they will receive new assignments. As they travel, the boys engage in playful banter, highlighting their camaraderie and distinct personalities. Their conversation is interrupted by an encounter with two disdainful men who challenge their roles as cadets, setting the stage for conflict. As the story progresses, they are briefed about a significant new assignment related to the Solar Exposition on Venus, which quickly leads them into a web of intrigue involving the theft of vital knowledge and the urgent need to thwart the dastardly plans of the space pirates. The mix of humor, thrill, and camaraderie in this opening portion captivates the reader's attention, promising an exciting adventure ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Astronauts -- Juvenile fiction Interplanetary voyages -- Juvenile fiction Corbett, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Space pirates -- Juvenile fiction Ley, Willy, 1906-1969 Glanzman, Louis https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21092 62318 62318