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Farmer in the Sky

Name: Farmer in the Sky
Rating: 3.78 (10223 reviews)
Author: Robert A. Heinlein

Robert A. Heinlein January 1, 1950

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Bill knew his destiny lay in the stars, but how was he to get there?
George Lerner was shipping out for Ganymede to join the fledgling colony, and Bill wanted to go along. But his father would not hear of it — far too dangerous a mission!
Bill finally talked his way aboard the colony ship Mayflower — and discovered his father was right!

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