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Olsen, Bob
1884
1956
Olsen, Alfred Johannes, Jr.
Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph)
1884
1963
Paul, Frank Rudolph
Rhythm rides the rocket
$aNew York, NY :$bColumbia Publications, Inc., $c1940, reprint 1942.
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"Rhythm Rides the Rocket" by Bob Olsen is a science fiction novel published during the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Captain Timothy Verger, who is piloting the spaceship Goddard, tasked with transporting women to their husbands, who are exiled miners on Ganymede. The women are also members of a band, adding an unusual twist to their interplanetary journey. The narrative unfolds as Verger grapples with the absurdity of his mission, juggling his responsibilities while dealing with unexpected peril when the spaceship is pulled towards the hostile moon Callisto by a mysterious energy beam. As the story progresses, Verger devises a clever plan involving a musical performance to distract the curious alien inhabitants of Callisto, allowing the crew and women to escape. The tale combines elements of humor, adventure, and romance, particularly as Verger's hardened heart softens towards one of the band members, Helen Green, revealing deeper themes of love and companionship amidst the chaos of space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/science-fiction-classics-no-6-rhythm-rides-the-rocket-by-bob-olsen
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1940
US
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Science fiction
Short stories
Space ships -- Fiction
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Ganymede (Satellite) -- Fiction
Callisto (Satellite) -- Fiction
Bands (Music) -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Humour
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