The Revolt on Venus by Carey Rockwell

"The Revolt on Venus" by Carey Rockwell is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows a group of Space Cadets, particularly Tom Corbett, as they engage in thrilling adventures aboard the rocket cruiser "Polaris" and on the jungles of Venus. The novel combines elements of exploration, competition, and a touch of suspense as the characters navigate the challenges of both their training and the treacherous environment of Venus. At the start of the novel, the cadets are concluding a testing scenario that determines unit honors, showcasing their skills in maneuvering through space under pressure. After a successful test where Tom Corbett demonstrates exceptional skill, the cadets prepare for their summer leave, during which they plan to hunt for tyrannosaurs in the jungles of Venus. As they voyage to the planet, the narrative hints at underlying tension and intrigue with references to a secret organization on Venus, setting the stage for a story filled with excitement and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Rockwell, Carey
Contributor Ley, Willy, 1906-1969
Illustrator Glanzman, Louis
LoC No. 54008561
Title The Revolt on Venus
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Science fiction
Subject Astronauts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Interplanetary voyages -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Corbett, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Space colonies -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 19027
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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