Have Space Suit--Will Travel | Themes and Characters
"Kip" Russell narrates the story, which allows the reader to see into the thoughts and feelings of this youthful hero-to-be. When the story opens, Kip is frustrated. The pastoral setting that provides Kip's father with such a quiet retreat from the "rat race" of his academic job has severely impeded Kip's intellectual growth. The small-town school system is not sufficiently challenging for Kip's considerable scientific talent, and he is bullied by others who aren't educated enough to understand his abilities. To live up to his potential, he must find a way to afford a prestigious...
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