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Still, his first novel is surely not without interest, warts and all, if only for comparative purposes. The future sci-fi Grand Master would of course go on to win loads of Hugos and Nebulas during the course of his legendary career, and write some of the finest adult science fiction ever created. On that Silverberg Web Site, host Jon Davis tells us that the novel 'is not a major work by any standard,' and that it shows 'more promise than accomplishment,' and it is hard to argue with him on these points. The book provides kids with an invaluable life lesson regarding the importance of following the dictates of one's conscience in life, despite the sacrifices that such actions might entail, and sticking to those decisions. The book features several well-done action sequences, such as Larry's rescue of another crew member while outside their starship Carden in deep space, and Larry and Heitor's brush with dinosaurs in the untamed jungle of Alpha C IV.

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Adults should be able to zip through it in one or two sittings with a happy, nostalgic grin on their faces. 'Revolt on Alpha C' is a likable book-a simply written one, naturally-that moves along at a rapid clip. A tough choice for anyone, especially for a 20-year-old who is being pulled in both directions by the opposing forces. Three of the planet's four colonies are in revolt against Earth, declaring their world to be independent, and Larry must ultimately choose to either stay loyal to Earth and his sworn duty as a Space Patrol officer, or follow the dictates of his conscience and join the revolutionaries. But trouble greets Larry and his two best friends, Heitor van Haaren and Harl Ellison (yes, a tip of the chapeau to sci-fi great Harlan Ellison, then a budding author himself and a neighbor of Silverberg's, just as the name 'Larry Stark' might be a tribute of sorts to Leigh Brackett's great space explorer Eric John Stark), when they arrive on Alpha C IV. In the book, the year is 2363, and the reader makes the acquaintance of newly graduated Space Cadet Larry Stark, who, with several other alumni of the Space Patrol Academy, is about to take the 15-day voyage from Pluto to Earth's nearest inhabited colony world, the fourth planet of Alpha Centauri. What a kick for me, then, to have recently laid my hands on a vintage 1959 edition of 'Revolt on Alpha C,' the first Scholastic book that I've read in over 'cough mumble cough' years!) How fondly I remember checking off the order forms, with the B&W photos of the books in question, and the thrill of seeing the books arrive in the classroom a few weeks later, with their covers in full-color glory.

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(A quick aside regarding the series of books put out by Scholastic Book Services: These were the books that initially inspired my love of reading, way back in public school. Heinlein's 12 classic 'juveniles' released from 1947 - '58, and can thus serve as a wonderful introduction, for the young reader, to the world of science fiction. Thus, the book is pitched at a slightly younger demographic than Robert A. I'd say the target age might be 12- to 14-year-olds those who were then enjoying books featuring the exploits of the Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, Danny Dunn and that ilk. Yes, Silverberg's first novel was aimed at the young-adult audience, or perhaps even younger. Originally printed as a hardcover book by a company called Cromwell, it is perhaps best remembered today as a 1959 release of the juvenile-book publisher Scholastic Book Services, a softcover affair of 118 large-print pages with charming illustrations by William Meyerriecks. A quick glance at The Quasi-Official Robert Silverberg Web Site will reveal that the author, during the course of his 60-year career, managed to somehow come out with no fewer than 75 science fiction novels, 180 'adult' and crime novels, 450 (!) sci-fi short stories and novellas, 125 adult/crime short stories, and 70 books of nonfiction.not to mention the 130 or so anthologies for which he served as editor! But all great writing careers have to begin somewhere, and for Robert Silverberg, that beginning was his 1954 novel 'Revolt on Alpha C.'Īctually, Silverberg had already seen one of his short stories, 'Gorgon Planet,' released earlier that year, but 'Revolt on Alpha C' was his first full-length work to see publication.

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