Venus Boy

by Lee Sutton

If you ever make a trip to the green planet of Venus, the first thing you'll see will be the fifty-foot high statue of Venus' greatest hero. It stands on the very top of towering New Plymouth Rock at the edge of the old colony of New Plymouth. Even from the rocket cradle, anyone can tell that the statue is of a twelve-year-old boy smiling up at the Venusian jewel bear perched on his shoulder...

Genres: Science Fiction

123 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1955

About the author

Lee Sutton was an American librarian known for his children's story, Venus Boy.

Reviews

[Joanna Ohnanik · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember reading this when I was in grade school in the 1950’s, probably one of the first science fiction books I ever read. I just saw where it was reissued in 2015 for its 60th anniversary. It’s always been one of my favorites, and I was lucky enough to be able to buy an original copy years later. Just finished rereading it, and it still doesn’t disappoint. I especially love the author’s notes explaining his concept of the planet Venus and how men might be able to live there.

[Mark Sabol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as a kid - maybe 1960? - and still remember the mind-reading blue ?) flying fish. Probably pretty dated now.