Space Trap

This was the first science fiction book I ever read by myself, in grade 3 or so. When I discovered it had recently been digitized, I just had to give it another read, to see how it holds up now that I'm in my 20's.

In spite of the vast number of books I've read over the years, I found myself surprised at just how well I remembered the plot and characters from this one. That in itself is the mark of a good story; it isn't every book whose characters and plot stick with you for any length of time.

However, it really is a popcorn book. It's light simple reading, without any life lessons that would challenge even a 4th grader. The action is well written, the plot progresses quickly, and the characters are memorable. But the morality, political opinions, and emotional conflict are over simplified.

Despite its flaws though, it is a fun read. And sometimes, fun is enough.