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Synopsis
Skylark Series, Book 1 of 4 Brilliant government scientist Richard Seaton discovers a remarkable faster-than-light fuel that will power his interstellar spaceship, The Skylark. His ruthless rival, Marc DuQuesne, and the sinister World Steel Corporation will do anything to get their hands on the fuel. They kidnap Seaton's fiancée and friends, unleashing a furious pursuit and igniting a burning desire for revenge that will propel The Skylark across the galaxy and back. The Skylark of Space is the first and one of the best space operas ever written. Breezy dialogue, romantic intrigue, fallible heroes, and complicated villains infuse humanity and believability into a conflict of galactic proportions. The Amazing Stories publication of The Skylark of Space in 1928 heralded the debut of a major new voice in American pulp science fiction and ushered in its golden age. Legions of interstellar epics have been written since that time, but none can match the wonder, dazzle, and sheer fun of the original.
Is The Skylark of Space appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Classic pulp space opera with kidnapping, space battles, and pursuit across the galaxy. Violence is adventure-level with no graphic detail; romantic elements are chaste (1928 standards).
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids who love fast-paced space adventures with rocket ships, alien worlds, and heroes chasing villains across the galaxy will enjoy this classic story.