Barbary (Digital Original)

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Synopsis
A story of feline first contact by the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author that &“recalls Robert Heinlein&’s excellent stories for this age group&” (Publishers Weekly). Twelve-year-old Barbary has been dreaming of going to space for as long as she can remember. Now, the orphan is on her way, joining the family of her mother&’s best friend on the research station Einstein—but she won&’t be going alone. Barbary can&’t bear to leave behind her only friend, a Manx tabby cat named Mickey. Getting used to zero gravity is just one challenge the pair will face on their journey; when they finally land on Einstein, Barbary will have to trust her new sister with her secret stowaway. But Mickey&’s mischievous nature may get Barbary kicked off of her new home for good—and put all of humanity at risk as an alien ship flies their way . . . &“Excitement about space, living on a frontier, and . . . down-to-earth mechanical details . . . McIntyre displays the talent that won her acclaim.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Engrossing. A lot of physics and engineering are woven unobtrusively into the book. Good for buffs and newcomers.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Copyright:
1986

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
183 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781504067423
Publisher:
Open Road Media
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Vonda N. McIntyre
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Teens, Animals, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Grade Levels:
Seventh grade
Reading Age:
12–18
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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