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Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
About space exploration and coming of age.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
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DeathworldSeries
series4 books1960
completed
About space colonization.
“The central hero is a gambler who becomes involved with colonists of an extremely hostile planet.”
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Start with Deathworld →
West of the SunNovel
Edgar Pangbornstandalone novel1953
About space colonization and aliens.
“West of the Sun ... on the dangerous planet Lucifer.”
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Empire of ManSeries
series4 books2001
Military science fiction and space opera, about war.
Start with March Upcountry →
Space WinnersNovel
Gordon R. Dicksonstandalone novel1965
Space opera, about aliens and space exploration.
“Suddenly Jim Rawlins, Ellen Bouvier, Curt Harrington, and the squirrel-like Alien philosopher Peep were castaways, stranded on the Quarantined World of Quebahr - with no training, and little hope of rescue.”
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Cycle of FireNovel
Hal Clementstandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, reflective in tone, about aliens and friendship.
“After his ship crashed on the inhospitable planet Abyorman, Nils Kruger had spent weeks wandering across the face of the planet.suffering from blistering heat, the searing cold of an alien climate.”
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