Publisher Description

• Lummox has been the pet of the Stuart family for generations. With eightlegs, a thick hide, and huge (and growing) size, Lummox is nobody's ideaof man's best friend. Nevertheless, John Stuart XI, descendant of thestarman who originally brought Lummox back to Earth, loves him. But when Lummoxeats a neighbor's car and begins to grow again, the Feds decide enough isenough. John isn't about to let the authorities take his pet away, andwith his best friend friend, Betty, determines to save Lummox — even if ittakes leaving the life he's known forever!
• An all-time science fiction, coming-of-age classic from seven-time Hugowinner and Dean of Science Fiction, Robert A. Heinlein.

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A coming-of-age classic from the king of Science Fiction.

Author Biography

Robert A Heinlein is considered one of the "Big Three" of classic science fiction (along with Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke). Heinlein is a seven-time Hugo Award recipient and was given the first Grand Master Nebula Award for lifetime achievement. Heinlein's juveniles alone have influenced generations of scientists, engineers and creators the world over (for instance, it was once estimated that everyone in the Apollo 11 mission control room had read and loved at least one Heinlein novel). His worldwide bestsellers include Have Space Suit--Will Travel, Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, Time Enough for Love, and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.

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