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100 1 _aRockwell, Carey
245 1 0 _aStand by for Mars!
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-11
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Ross Wilburn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Stand by for Mars!" by Carey Rockwell is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story follows Tom Corbett, an aspiring Space Cadet, as he arrives at Space Academy, where he dreams of becoming an officer in the Solar Guard. Accompanied by his new friends Astro, a strong Venusian cadet, and Roger Manning, a clever but cocky Earthling, Tom faces the rigorous training and challenges of the Academy, aiming to excel in a competitive environment filled with various personalities and aspirations. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the structured yet chaotic environment of Space Academy as Tom and fellow cadets arrive eager to embark on their journey into space. Warrant Officer McKenny, a strict and seasoned guide, sets the tone with his commanding presence, while Tom's interactions highlight the camaraderie and rivalry among the cadets. Notably, the budding friendship between Tom and Astro contrasts with Roger's arrogance, setting up a dynamic that promises both tension and growth as they navigate their training, forge their identities, and strive for success in the daunting world of space exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aAstronauts -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aInterplanetary voyages -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCorbett, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aLey, Willy,
_d1906-1969
700 1 _aGlanzman, Louis
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19526
999 _c60899
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