| Author |
Appleton, Victor, II |
| Illustrator |
Brey, Charles |
| Title |
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung
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| Series Title |
The new Tom Swift Jr. adventures, 18
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung" by Victor Appleton II is a novel written in the early 1960s. The book follows the youthful inventor Tom Swift Jr. as he embarks on a thrilling adventure involving space exploration and underwater technology. With Tom's keen intellect and innovative spirit, readers can expect a combination of science fiction and action as he tackles complex challenges, including recovering a lost missile. At the start of the story, Tom Swift Jr. is stationed aboard a naval missile-launching ship, eagerly tracking the return of a probe missile sent to Jupiter. Tension mounts as a mysterious enemy missile appears on radar, threatening to sabotage their mission. Amidst the chaos, Tom is tasked with directing a recovery operation while dealing with the pressures of space exploration and the potential for espionage. The opening sets the stage for an exciting blend of technology, adventure, and the impact of international intrigue, promising an engaging read for fans of young adult science fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19258 |
| Release Date |
Sep 12, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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