First published 1950
When Earth becomes too crowded, Bill Lermer's family emigrates to Ganymede, Jupiter's terraformed moon. Arriving as wide-eyed colonists, they must learn to farm the harsh, alien landscape. But as they build their new home, disaster strikes - and Bill must risk everything to save his family. Heinlein's classic blends coming-of-age drama with the thrill of interplanetary exploration.
Genres: family, science-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Ganymede, Jupiter
Period: 20th-century
221 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey