Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Space Hotel
Victor Appleton · 2008
73/100
👍 Worth It
A disappearing billionaire aboard the world's first orbital space hotel is a clever hook, and the Tom Swift franchise's blend of invention, mystery, and STEM enthusiasm still works well for middle-grade readers who want science with their adventure. Pseudonymous series fiction means quality can vary, and character depth is not the priority here — but for a reluctant reader interested in space and technology, this is a reliably fun entry point. Solid for its audience.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety95
substance68
craft70
originality65
accuracy72
hype65
age-fit85
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict73
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