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Norby and the Lost Princess

Norby and the Lost Princess

Children's BooksScience Fiction
Pages
129
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

Norby the robot and his friend Jeff travel to the distant planet of Izz and help to rescue a lost princess.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousLighthearted
Quest

Genres

Children's Books Science Fiction

Authors

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Isaac Asimov

Asimov was born sometime between October 4, 1919 and January 2, 1920 in Petrovichi in Smolensk Oblast, RSFSR (now Russia), the son of a Jewish family of millers. Although his exact date of birth is uncertain, Asimov himself celebrated it on January 2. His family emigrated to Brooklyn, New York and opened a candy store when he was three years old. He taught himself to read at the age of five. He began reading the science fiction pulp magazines that his family's store carried. Around the age of...

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Janet Asimov

Janet Asimov is the author of Laughing Space, a collection of science fiction stories. Her work often explores the intersection of humanity and technology.

Characters

NorbyProtagonist
Father JeffProtagonist
All characters in Norby and the Lost Princess

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Norby and the Lost Princess part of a series?

    This book is the second installment in the Norby Chronicles series, which follows the adventures of a robot named Norby and his human companion, Jeff. While each book generally presents a self-contained adventure, reading them in order allows for a fuller appreciation of character development and recurring elements.

  • How does this Norby book compare to Isaac Asimov's other science fiction?

    Norby and the Lost Princess, like the other Norby books, is a lighter, more humorous science fiction adventure primarily aimed at a younger audience, a notable departure from Isaac Asimov's more adult-oriented and often philosophical Foundation or Robot series. It features a more whimsical tone and simpler plots.