Danger in Deep Space

Carey RockwellProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 286K words
Chapters: 29

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Danger in Deep Space by Carey RockwellAuthor: Rockwell, Carey,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Nov 4, 2006

Editor's review

Danger in Deep Space is a young adult science fiction work by Carey Rockwell, falling under the juvenile literature category of Project Gutenberg's public domain eBooks. Set against a backdrop of deep-space adventure, the story moves at a brisk pace and carries the technological imagination and exploratory spirit characteristic of early science fiction, making it a useful sample for understanding the style of mid-twentieth-century YA science fiction. The language is relatively direct and the plot advances clearly, which makes it accessible to readers encountering English-language science fiction for the first time, and it also works well as lightweight discussion material for classrooms or reading groups. It should be noted that early science fiction bears the marks of its era in both scientific premises and character development; readers may enjoy it as a slice of literary history rather than judging it by the standards of contemporary hard science fiction. Overall, this is an easy read suited to odd moments and to comparing how science fiction was written in different eras.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy early science fiction and space adventure stories
Young adult readers looking for light English reading material
Teachers seeking discussion material for young adult literature classes
Readers interested in the history of science fiction and period style

Not a good fit for

Science fiction readers seeking hard science premises and rigorous extrapolation
Readers who prefer complex character development and literary depth
Readers sensitive to the limitations of early science fiction

Reading tips

Read chapter by chapter, and after finishing, note the differences between the story's technological imagination and contemporary science fiction.
Suited to light reading before bed or on the commute; one chapter at a time keeps the pace.
If used for a reading group, design discussion questions around the period markers of early science fiction.
Don't get stuck on unfamiliar words; follow the adventure thread to keep reading smoothly.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

What age group is this book suitable for?

Judging by its classification, it falls under juvenile literature, and its language and plot are friendly to young adult readers. Adults interested in early science fiction style may also find it light reading, provided they accept its period limitations.

Is the story standalone or part of a series?

The information only shows this book as Danger in Deep Space by Carey Rockwell, with no series information provided. It is best read as a standalone story without assuming connections, and you can look up the author's other public domain works afterward.

Are the scientific premises of early science fiction outdated?

Early science fiction often bears the marks of its era, and its scientific premises may not match contemporary understanding. It is better read as a slice of literary history, focusing on its adventurous spirit and imaginative approach rather than measuring it against contemporary hard science fiction.

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About the author

Carey Rockwell Author

Carey Rockwell is not a real individual author but a collective pseudonym used by the American publisher Grosset & Dunlap for the Tom Corbett: Space Cadet series of juvenile science fiction novels published between 1952 and 1955. Because it is a collective byline, public information about nationality, birth and death dates, and other personal details is limited, and the identity of the actual writers remains unresolved to this day. The seven works held in the collection all center on space adventure, such as Treachery in Outer Space, On the Trail of the Space Pirates, Sabotage in Space, Danger in Deep Space, The Revolt on Venus, The Space Pioneers, and Stand by for Mars! Their plots often involve academy training, interstellar travel, conspiracies, and crisis response, with a tense and brisk style aimed at young readers, making them a microcosm of American juvenile science fiction publishing in the 1950s.