Best of
Science-Fiction-Fantasy

1955

The Martian Way and Other Stories


Isaac Asimov - 1955
    Each of the long stores also shows his considerable skill in fully fleshing out a speculative scientific or social possibility.Contents:· The Martian Way · na Galaxy Nov ’52 · Youth · nv Space Science Fiction May ’52 · The Deep · ss Galaxy Dec ’52 · Sucker Bait [Troas] · na Astounding Feb ’54

Tunnel in the Sky


Robert A. Heinlein - 1955
    The final exam for Dr. Matson's Advanced Survival class was meant to be just that: only a test. But something has gone terribly wrong...and now Rod Walker and his fellow students are stranded somewhere unknown in the universe, beyond contact with Earth, at the other end of a tunnel in the sky. Stripped of all comforts, hoping for a passage home that may never appear, the castaways must band together or perish. For Rod and his fellow survivors, this is one test where failure is not an option....

Grandpa (short story)


James H. Schmitz - 1955
    He often gets in trouble for neglecting assigned flora and fauna survey tasks in favor of dangerous independent experiments and explorations. In fact, the team leader wants to send him back to his home world. Luckily, the Planetary Regent is coming to accompany them on a tour while riding on a local life form. This is Cord’s big chance to impress the people who control his destiny but can he be both responsible and safe at the same time? He is about to find out… because a big test is heading his way!