Boundary: Castaway Planet (Series #4) (Paperback)

from TempleCat

Swiss Family Robinson, but with Daughters and Bug-Eyed Monster (BEM) Castaway Planet, by Eric Flint and Ryk E. Spoor, is an adventurous story focussing on family values, self-reliance, the uses of a natural world, and the heroism of four girls and an alien. There are two main characters - Sakura ...

from 4hounds

Enjoyed this quick read a lot! For whatever reason, I can't seem to read this "series" in order, but since this one appears to be separated by about 150 years from the prior one, it's no big deal. The authors acknowledge Robinson Crusoe, Swiss Family Robinson, and Jules Verne in the beginning - a...

from jamespurcell

Quick but good read, A-list scientific family responds to the challenge of being stranded on an alien planet with only some odds and ends. Outstanding world build with very creative but feasible flora and fauna. Quite 1632 like with a Boy Friday Bemmie added for a little alien flavor,

from bgknighton

YA. An oldie but a goodie but a little simplistic. Nice family, good Bemmie, harsh environment. They all have to work together to survive.

from Skybalon

A good retelling of the Swiss Family Robinson in space. The science seems solid. The story comes across a little juvenile at times but still worth the read.