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Name: Spaceship medic
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Harry Harrison

A meteorite strike wipes out the ship’s leadership, thrusting an inexperienced young doctor into the role of captain. She must quickly master navigation, ship operations, and crew welfare while confronting the unknown dangers of deep space. The story follows her struggle to maintain order and morale, emphasizing themes of responsibility, survival, and the human capacity for adaptability in the cosmos.

First publish date: 1970

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Harry Harrison

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