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Synopsis
Relations with the Soviet Union reach a perilous state and the president of the United States initiates a daring mission for a select group of courageous pioneers. Led by Captain Duncan Rodrick, a man of strength and daring, the most advanced spaceship ever designed prepares for an incredible journey across the universe Bu on board the ship itself is an enemy willing to die destroy them all a woman whose beauty may ignite a lethal fire of passion, and a stowaway whose bravery embodies the intrepid spirit of America's past. This epic shows the spirit of the pioneers where 20th century daring dreams become the mission of tomorrow's boldest trailblazers. It has been years since they left Earth and now they are returning with new technology discovered. Will Earth still be there?
Is The Return appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A Cold War-era space mission returns to Earth after years away, with mild peril from sabotage attempts and Cold War tensions. Appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy classic science fiction adventure.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include political violence.
Who'll love this
Kids who love space adventures and stories about what happens when astronauts return to find Earth changed will enjoy this time-travel-like journey.