Heinlein's best Juvenile novel. Involves fight against slace trade. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat - FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - an adult (general) Training/Apprent. Yes Working up the ranks of... Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Cultural problems, alien culture Yes Culture clash- - one person from different culture of other persons Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting Terrain Takes place in spaceship? Yes Writing Style scientific jargon? (SF only) - a moderate amount of scientific explanation Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - - How much dialogue? - little dialog |