Islands in the sky

The young Roy Malcolm wins the world's most dazzling grand prize in a television competition: he can visit one of the space stations orbiting the Earth and get a glimpse into the life and work of the crew serving there. Roy can experience the wonder of weightlessness, the breathtaking thrill of spacewalks, the dangers of everyday life outside our planet's atmosphere, and even take part in a movie shoot. However, he has no idea that even more extraordinary adventures await him in this extraordinary environment, and by the time his visit is over, he will return home to Earth as an experienced "space fox". This early novel by the Hugo and Nebula award-winning SF master appeals to younger readers. Its breakneck-paced story, full of exciting events, is based on authentic scientific data and theories, and includes Clarke's since-famous theory about telecommunications stations placed in geostationary orbit. An unmissable basic work for fans of fantastic literature, but also ideal for those who are just starting to get to know the wonderful world of SF.