X Marks the Asteroid by Ross Rocklynne

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Author Rocklynne, Ross, 1913-1988
Illustrator Terry, W. E., 1921-1992
Title X Marks the Asteroid
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "X Marks the Asteroid" by Ross Rocklynne is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The story unfolds in a futuristic setting as it intertwines themes of adventure, deception, and the quest for identity amid interstellar exploration. The protagonist, Ralph Unterzuyder, grapples with his notorious family legacy while attempting to locate an asteroid where his ancestors lie in suspended animation, ultimately confronting moral dilemmas about loyalty and ambition. The narrative follows Ralph, alias Carruthers Straley, as he enlists the help of a group of settlers and navigates the treacherous landscape of space politics against figures like Bigger Bailes, who is equally intent on claiming the reward for locating the hibernating Unterzuyders. The plot thickens as Ralph discovers that the map leading to the asteroid is not as straightforward as it seems, revealing deeper schemes by those around him, including the manipulative Beecher family. Amid a backdrop of adventure and potential betrayal, Ralph must balance his personal ambitions with the safety of his crew as they navigate through the cosmos, ultimately leading to moments of romance and reflection on the nature of ambition and the value of honesty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Maps -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66211
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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