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Synopsis
Carey Rockwell is the pseudonym used for the author of the Tom Corbet Space Cadet series of books written for young boys. This 1950's series included books, comic strips, coloring books and television shows. The Tom Corbett space series consists of eight books, which may have been based on the novel Space Cadet by Robert Heinlein. The series follows the adventures of Tom and his friend Roger as they train to be members of the Solar Guard. The stories center around the academy, the bunkroom and their training ship Polaris. Their adventures take them to alien worlds in our solar system and beyond.
Is On the Trail of Space Pirates appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Classic 1950s-style space adventure featuring young cadets training for the Solar Guard with wholesome action and exploration. No violence beyond mild space peril, no romance or language concerns.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Young readers who love space adventures and stories about training to be heroes will enjoy following Tom and Roger's exciting missions across the solar system.