David Starr, Space Ranger
1952
View book detailsLucky Starr
By Isaac Asimov
The Lucky Starr novels are six juvenile science-fiction adventures set across the Solar System. Isaac Asimov first published them under the pseudonym Paul French, and later editions often credit Asimov directly. The stories follow David “Lucky” Starr and his companion Bigman as they investigate threats to Earth and its colonies. For a first read, use publication order; it introduces the characters and recurring political tensions as intended.
Read the Lucky Starr series in publication order, starting with David Starr, Space Ranger. The six juvenile science-fiction novels follow Lucky and Bigman through connected adventures across the Solar System.
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Should I read Lucky Starr chronologically or by publication date?
Use publication order for a first read. It matches the current publisher's numbering and follows the series as readers first encountered it.
Is Paul French the same author as Isaac Asimov?
Yes. Paul French was Asimov's pseudonym for these novels; many later editions credit Isaac Asimov directly.
