It was written primarily for young adults, but its a good read at any age. Buy the rolling stones unabridged by heinlein, robert a isbn. The rolling stones is one of heinlein s most lighthearted novels. But as the author noted to his literary agent, if religion and sex were removed from the text, what remained would be the equivalent of a nonalcoholic martini.
Four films, two tv series, several episodes of a radio series, and a board game derive more or less directly from his work. A science fiction book from juvenile series by heinlein which strictly speaking does not have plot, but which somehow works. Have your students read the information on heinlein above before they begin the book. It was published in hardcover that year by scribners as part of the heinlein juveniles. Appreciate that you are reading the ground breaking memes of this genre and you will get a wow at how well this compares to the novels that have copied. Yound adult fiction ages 1215 read by tom weiner one of heinleins bestloved works, the rolling stones follows the rollicking adventures of the stone family as they tour the solar system. The rolling stones by robert a heinlein audiobook full. To the stars 2004 is an sf omnibus, containing between planets, the rolling stones, starman jones and the star beast. Rolling stones first edition robert heinlein bauman rare. Heinlein first released the rolling stones 63 years ago in 1952 when i was nine years old. Although missouri was his birthplace, his family only stayed there for a few more months after his birth, before deciding to move to kansas city where he would be spending most of his youth. The rolling stones one of heinlein s bestloved works, the rolling stones follows the rollicking adventures of the stone family as they tour the solar system.
The british title for the rolling stones 1952 is space family stone, and as thats what it says on the cover thats what ive always called it. First edition of this science fiction story for young adults about the twins castor and pollux. Heinlein 19071988 was productive during a writing career that spanned the last 49 years of his life. Typical of the early works, the plot is gripping and set against a backdrop of space travel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Octavo, original bluegreen cloth, original dust jacket. Headed by hazel, a pistoltoting grandma, most of the interest centers around castor and pollux, the fifteen year old unheavenly. Yound adult fiction ages 1215 read by tom weiner one of heinlein s bestloved works, the rolling stones follows the rollicking adventures of the stone family as they tour the solar system. The rolling stones by robert a heinlein aka space family stone in the uk. Ask them to make notes of similarities as they read and, when they finish, write an essay on how heinlein put his own history. The paperback of the the rolling stones by robert a. Headed by hazel, a pistoltoting grandma, most of the interest centers around castor and pollux, the fifteen year. Im looking forward in a year or two to introducing my youngest, currently 4 years old, to heinlein through this book. May 27, 2011 the british title for the rolling stones 1952 is space family stone, and as thats what it says on the cover thats what ive always called it. Heinleins juveniles remain a good allages introduction to rollicking sf escapades, and the rolling stones is one of his bestoriginally published in 1952, this story is very much a product of its time, but the science is good for a presputnik title, and the plot will still inspire and amuse. A nice solid work that is most amazing by not being dated by being over fifty years old.
Heinlein, 97814393569, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He was the third son of rex ivar heinlein and bam lyle heinlein. These classic novels are all within the juvenile series, a subset of the future history universe. The rolling stones is as good as the superb full cast reading of have space suit, will travel maybe even a little better. The stones are a spaceminded family of pioneer earth people who came to the moon to live. Heinlein had no idea for a story when he needed to start his fourth boys book for scribners, late in 1951. The controversial elements, and true driving forces of the novel, are religion and sex, which heinleins publisher at the time wanted him to cut out.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This novel is an excellent family story and would be great as an introduction to real science fiction for younger readers. The rolling stones by robert a heinlein audiobook full youtube. As always, heinlein s flare for creating wonderful characters shines through. The rolling stones mass market paperback april 27, 2010 by robert a. The novel expresses and discusses libertarian ideals. They involve young men who are faced with responsibilities beyond their years. One of heinleins bestloved works, the rolling stones follows the rollicking adventures of the stone family as they tour the solar system.
Originally published by scribner 1952 after magazine boys life september, october, november, december 1952 published a condensed version under the title tramp space ship virginia edition published december 2007. It is a heinlein juvenile, written and first published in 1952, full of heinleinian economics, politics, and family values, which all combine with a travelogue of interplanetary adventure. Robert anson heinlein was born in butler, missouri on july 7, 1907. One of heinlein s bestloved works, the rolling stones follows the rollicking adventures of the stone family as they tour the solar system. Heinlein, about a lunar colony s revolt against rule from earth. Reading heinleins books in mainly chronological order for the first time, i am now picking up more of heinleins evolution as a writer. His worldwide bestsellers have been translated into 22 languages and include stranger in a strange land, starship troopers, time enough for love, and the moon is a harsh mistress. Heinlein the rolling stones pdf online books library. It all statred when the twins, castor and pollux stone, decided that life on the lunar colony was too dull and decided to buy their. Ginny, his wife, suggested a pair of mischievous twins.
For five decades, young readers of science fiction discovered heinlein, then goneon to voraciously devour every heinlein book they can get their hands on. Apr 27, 2010 heinlein has always been my favorite author and the rolling stones rates in the middle of his works. Heinlein a condensed version of the novel had been published earlier in boys life september, october, november, december 1952 under the title tramp space ship. The rollicking adventures of the stone family on a tour of the solar system. There are many parallels between heinlein and roger stone, the father of the clan in the rolling stones. The rolling stones one of heinleins bestloved works, the rolling stones follows the rollicking adventures of the stone family as they tour the solar system. Robert heinlein collection free pdf ebooks downloads. It doesnt seem likely for twins to have the same middle name.
Text with minor corrections based on the scribners edition. Heinlein gets flak for the antifeminist sentiments in podkayne of mars, in which the title character expresses a fascination with babies and the wise mentor character opines that a womans true responsibility is raising children, so it is interesting to see a more feministfriendly point of view in the rolling stones. Booksellers and librarians can suggest this one with an easy conscience, even for the timid. My grandchildren are now reading this and other novels in robert heinlein s juveniles now called ya series. The rolling stones the rolling stones audiobook, by robert a. Heinlein 1978, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The stone clan is off to the asteroid belt to educate their brood and find a new life away from stuffy, bureaucratic lunar city. This novel is an excellent family story and would be great as an introduction to. Even so, its clear that castor and pollux stone both have trouble written in that spot on.
Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. The rolling stones is a science fiction novel by robert a. The rolling stones is admittedly a strange choice for someones second heinlein book my first but in order to complete these plans, they need a spaceship, and the chance to fly it. Even so, its clear that castor and pollux stone both have trouble written in that spot on their birth certificates. The rolling stones by robert a heinlein audiobook full audiobook center. Wonder where to dive into heinleins justly famous adventure novels this is the place. Robert heinlein the rolling stones robert heinlein the star beast robert heinlein the unpleasant profession of jonathan hoag robert heinlein time enough for love robert heinlein time for the stars robert heinlein to sail beyond the sunset robert heinlein tunnel in the sky robert heinlein variable star.
The book is about a middle class family, living on the moon as the story begins, in a time when middle class families can buy spaceships about as easily as you or i could buy a large recreational vehicle. The rolling stones is one of heinleins most lighthearted novels. Heinlein bibliography includes 32 novels, 59 short stories and 16 collections published during his life. The rolling stones by robert a heinlein a science fiction. Wonder where to dive into heinlein s justly famous adventure novels this is the place. Heinlein later used the same biblical quote as the title of his hugoaward winning novel of 1961.
The rolling stones is a 1952 science fiction novel by robert a. The rolling stones also published under the name space family stone in the united kingdom is a 1952 science fiction novel by american writer robert a. The rolling stones is one of heinleins finer juveniles. His nowlegendary stranger in a strange land was the first hardcover bestseller by a. Stevenson did something like it in treasure islandand i think he got it from homer. The cat who walks through walls by robert a heinlein audiobook part1 duration. The rolling stones is a 1952 science fiction novel by american writer robert a. Unforgettable heinlein characters on an unforgettable adventure. Her power plant was nearly 100% efficient, and, save for her gyroscopes, she contained almost no moving parts the power plant used no moving parts at all. Hazel stone was my favorite part of the book aside from heinleins voice which i enjoy in all of his books. Only their father doesnt quite see it their way, and would prefer that the underage twins finish their educations on earth. Apr 20, 2010 buy the rolling stones by heinlein, robert a. It was one of a series in the heinlein juveniles, a long and successful series of science fiction novels published by scribners. Keep an eye out for castor and pollux, twins who will remind harry potter enthusiasts.
Wrapped and strapped overruled hot ticket not a drill always you the book of ivy their virgin secretary brave the trouble with mistletoe the forbidden tyrant. Robert a heinlein is considered one of the big three of classic science fiction along with isaac asimov and arthur c. My grandchildren are now reading this and other novels in robert heinleins juveniles now called ya series. A condensed version of the novel had been published earlier in boys life under the title tramp space ship. By one of the most influential writers in american literature. Heinlein, fourtime winner of the hugo award and recipient of three retro hugos, received the first grand master nebula award for lifetime achievement. The rolling stones is one of heinlein s finer juveniles. The rolling stones book by robert a heinlein 9 available. The rolling stone was the third stage of technology. Jul 27, 2005 the rolling stones is as good as the superb full cast reading of have space suit, will travel maybe even a little better. Appreciate that you are reading the ground breaking memes of this genre and you will get a wow at how well this compares to the novels that have copied and built on this foundation.
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