{"product_id":"podkayne-of-mars-paperback","title":"Podkayne of Mars - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert A. Heinlein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beloved book from one of the greatest writers of science fiction ever, restored with its original ending that was changed by the original publisher.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Podkayne of Mars\u003c\/i\u003e follows a teenage girl named Podkayne \"Poddy\" Fries and her younger brother, Clark, who leave their home on Mars to take a trip on a spaceliner to visit Earth, accompanied by their great-uncle. Podkayne is a bright, adventurous sixteen-year-old whose ambition is to become the first woman deep-space pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trip suddenly becomes extremely dangerous when they take an unexpected detour to Venus, and she gets involved in a volatile diplomatic and political situation involving her uncle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is a first-person narrative consisting of the diary of Podkayne Fries, a 15-year-old (Earth years) girl living on Mars with her parents and 11-year-old brother Clark1. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores\u003cbr\u003ethemes such as gender roles, family relationships, and politics and has been noted that Heinlein's portrayal of Podkayne as a strong-willed and independent young woman was ahead of its time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeinlein was extremely\u003cbr\u003eunhappy with the change in the ending the publisher insisted upon when it was first published. This edition restores the original ending Heinlein wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the wonders and secrets of a very special Mars alongside Jim and Frank in this thrilling adventure, featuring the first appearance of the Martian elder race by one of the greatest science fiction writers of all.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert A. Heinlein's Red Planet features the first appearance of the Martian elder race, and tells the story of Jim and Frank's journey to Lowe Academy boarding school on Mars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn their way to school, the boys meet Gekko, a sentient Martian, and join in a ritual called \"growing together,\" learning about the planet and the Martians' protective nature towards Jim's pet, Willis the Bouncer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim's impulsive nature lands him in trouble with the authoritarian headmaster, Mr. Howe, who confiscates Willis. The boys rescue him, and Willis' eidetic memory reveals a nefarious plan for the colony. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe boys run away from school, encounter unexpected challenges, and their actions have profound ramifications. The restored ending brings the Martian elder race and the boys' discoveries to the forefront, leaving readers questioning everything they thought they knew. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777172046112,"sku":"9781647100964","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e928d14b7196e7f48b6f9f7e118bc82d.webp?v=1780493299","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/podkayne-of-mars-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}