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The Star Beast

Heinlein's Juveniles, Book 8

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The Star Beast

By: Robert A. Heinlein
Narrated by: Richard Powers
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A compelling coming-of-age adventure from legendary SF master and multiple New York Times best seller Robert A. Heinlein.

Lummox has been the pet of the Stuart family for generations. With eight legs, a thick hide, and increasingly large size, Lummox is nobody's idea of man's best friend. Nevertheless, John Stuart XI, descendant of the starman who originally brought Lummox back to Earth, loves him. But when Lummox eats a neighbor's car and begins to grow again, the feds decide that enough is enough. John isn't about to let the authorities take his pet away, and with his best friend, Betty, he determines to save Lummox - even if he must forever leave the life he's always known.

©2015 Robert A. Heinlein (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy

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I really enjoyed this one. Quite short though.

I’m sure it would be enjoyable for children too - I certainly did when I first read it as a child.

Lovely story, well read

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I really loved this, I can’t believe it was written in 1956! Good science fiction & a charming human story

Outstanding

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