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A beloved book from one of the greatest writers of science fiction ever, restored with its original ending that was changed by the original publisher.

The Podkayne of Mars follows a teenage girl named Podkayne "Poddy" Fries and her younger brother, Clark,... Read Full Overview

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview

A tale beloved by many fans of Robert A. Heinlein, Podkayne of Mars tells the story of a young Marswoman and her interplanetary adventures with her uncle and her genius brother.

Told largely through Podkayne's diaries, the story details her travel to Earth with... Read Full Overview

From the Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author of Rocketship Galileo comes this classic tale featuring the Grand Master of Science Fiction's most remarkable heroine. Now available in this digest-sized young adult edition.

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview

A classic tale from the Grandmaster of Science Fiction. Podkayne Fries, born and raised on Mars, has just one ambition: to earn her wings as a starship pilot and rise through the ranks to command deep-space explorations. The opportunity to travel aboard the Tricorn- on an interstellar... Read Full Overview

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview

From the Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author of Rocketship Galileo comes this classic tale featuring the Grand Master of Science Fiction's most remarkable heroine. Now available in this digest-sized young adult edition.

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview

From the author of Friday and Rocketship Galileo comes this classic tale featuring the grand master of science fiction's most remarkable heroine. Podkayne Fries, a smart and determined maid of Mars, has just one goal in life: to become the first female starship... Read Full Overview

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview

Martian Ms. Podkayne Fries thinks that Earth isn't fit for habitation and has one goal--to be the first female starship captain. Paddy jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle on a trip to Earth via Venus in order to pump the brains of starship officers. What Paddy doesn't... Read Full Overview