On the Trail of the Space Pirates

A vintage juvenile science-fiction adventure that hurtles young readers into the far reaches of space, where a crew must outwit ruthless raiders among the stars in the pulp-era spirit of wonder.

At a glance There is a particular thrill to space adventure written in an age when the planets were… What it's about As the title promises, the story follows a pursuit through space… It belongs to the tradition of mid-century juvenile science fiction, in which capable… The emphasis falls on momentum and spectacle: the chase, the standoff, the narrow…

As the title promises, the story follows a pursuit through space, pitting a determined crew against pirates who prey on the shipping lanes of the future.