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Published in 1951, "Between Planets" is a juvenile science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein. The story follows Don Harvey, a young human protagonist whose education on a space station is interrupted by a war breaking out between Earth and the rebelling Venus and Mars colonies. The novel is part of Heinlein's series of acclaimed young adult books published by Scribner's, blending classic coming-of-age themes with interplanetary political conflict.
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Who wrote the science fiction novel 'Between Planets'?
'Between Planets' is a juvenile science fiction novel written by Robert A. Heinlein. It was published in 1951 and remains a classic example of his influential young adult sci-fi literature.
What is the plot of Heinlein's 'Between Planets'?
The story follows a young human protagonist named Don Harvey, whose education on a space station is interrupted when a war breaks out. This interplanetary conflict occurs between Earth and the rebelling Venus and Mars colonies.
Is 'Between Planets' suitable for young adults?
Yes, it was explicitly written as a 'juvenile' science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein. The book targets young adult readers and focuses on a teenage protagonist, Don Harvey, dealing with interplanetary war.
When was 'Between Planets' published?
The novel was published in 1951 by Robert A. Heinlein. It was released during a highly productive era for Heinlein, where he published several of his most famous young adult sci-fi novels.
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