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Carey Rockwell

Carey Rockwell is the pseudonym of the unknown author(s) of the "Tom Corbett, Space Cadet" series of books, published 1952 - 1956


1. Danger in Deep Space (Dramatic Reading)

Carey Rockwell

The year is 2353. Tom Corbett is a cadet with the Space Academy, training to become a member of the elite Solar Guard. Sent on a top-secret mission across the stars, Tom and his fellow crew members discover the nature of true loyalty, as they battle against danger in deep space. (Summary by Stuart Bell.)

Cast list:

Narrator: Sam Holloway

Major Connel: Padraig O'hIceadha

Tom Corbett: David Ault

Roger Manning: Matt Baker

Bill Loring & Captain Jenledge: Matthew Ward

Mr Shinny & Captain Strong: Peter Yearsley

Astro: Megan Argo

Al Mason: MGVestal

Alfie Higgins & Jet Liner San Francisco: Patti Cunningham

Terry Scott: Brett W. Downey

Captain Stefens & Restaurant Voice: Stuart Bell

Commander Walters & James Jardine: David Sloan

Enlisted Guard & First Skipper: Jody Bly

Leland Bangs: David Lawrence

Spaceport Control: Laurie Anne Walden

Central Communicator: Ernst Pattynama

Edited By: Stuart Bell

Prooflisteners: Matt Baker and Micky

Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction, Dramatic Readings, Science Fiction


2. On the Trail of the Space Pirates

Carey Rockwell

Tom Corbett is the main character in a series of Tom Corbett — Space Cadet stories that were depicted in television, radio, books, comic books, comic strips, and other media in the 1950s.

The stories followed the adventures of Corbett and other cadets at the Space Academy as they train to become members of the Solar Guard. The action takes place at the Academy in classrooms and bunkrooms, aboard their training ship the rocket cruiser Polaris, and on alien worlds, both within our solar system and in orbit around nearby stars. This book describes the exciting adventures of our young heroes as they seek to track down and destroy the powerful and evil space pirates that are causing havoc among the space lanes. Have the boys met their match in these ruthless killers? Will the hard-boiled professional murderers of innocent people be too much for our lads? Only time will tell but one thing is absolutely sure: no matter how much danger there is, the Space Cadets will always go in, risking their own lives to protect the people depending on them. - Summary by Phil Chenevert


Genre(s): Science Fiction


3. Sabotage in Space

Carey Rockwell


This book is part of the on-going adventures of Tom Corbett in the Space Cadet Stories. Tom, Astro and Roger are determined to find the saboteurs but get framed in the process, risking court martial and expulsion from the Space Academy.

NOTE: Carey Rockwell is a pseudonym used by Grosset & Dunlap. It is unknown who wrote the books.

Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction, Science Fiction


4. Stand by for Mars

Carey Rockwell

Tom Corbett - Space Cadet was one of the first multimedia sensations. In the 1950s the character had his own radio show, TV series, comic book, breakfast cereal, and a line of young-adult novels. A cross between "Tom Brown's School Days" and Horatio Hornblower (and loosely based upon Robert A. Heinlein's novel "Space Cadet"), the books follow the adventures of Tom and his friends Roger Manning and Astro as they work their way through Space Academy to become officers of the Solar Guard. Along the way they tangle with space pirates, smugglers, and the threat of demerits for breaking the rules. The authorship of the novels remains unknown -- the credited name, "Carey Rockwell" was a pseudonym created by the publisher -- although the most likely candidates are Joseph Greene (who created the character) and Richard Jessup (who wrote for the TV and radio shows). (Summary by Sean O'Hara)

Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Science Fiction


5. Treachery in Outer Space

Carey Rockwell

The sixth book in the Grosset & Dunlap "Tom Corbett - Space Cadet" series. Shipmates Tom, Astro, and Roger are assigned to oversee an interplanetary race, but their destination, Titan, faces trouble - trouble in the very atmosphere. Will the intrepid space cadets be able to unveil this terrible treachery in time? - Summary by Rich Brown

Genre(s): Science Fiction


6. The Revolt on Venus (Dramatic Reading)

Carey Rockwell

Space Cadets Tom Corbett, Roger Manning and Astro head to Venus for a tyrannosaurus hunt. Instead, they stumble on rebellion that threatens the entire Solar Alliance. - Summary by Rich Brown


Narrator: Jessica Martin

Cadet Tom Corbett: Phil Chenevert

Cadet Roger Manning: ToddHW

Cadet Astro, Sergeant (16b): James R. Hedrick

Major Lou Connel: Jon de Silva

Rex Sinclair: Jake Malizia


Cadet Tony Richards, Solar Delegate E. Phillips James, Al Sharkey, PA Voice, Venus Nationalist (11b), Venus Nationalist (14b), Venus Nationalist (15a), Sergent (16a), Pleiades Commander: Anthony Joseph

Captain Steve Strong: Ryan Williams

Commander Walters: Larry Wilson

Dr. Joan Dale: Anna Maria

Professor Sykes, Pawnshop Owner: Jack Hill

Monorail Conductor, Ticket Agent, Receptionist for S.D. James, Astro’s Assistant, Venus Nationalist (14a), Radar Operator (17): Rolga

Private Secretary to S.D. James, Agnes Keene: Jenn Broda

Roy Keene, Hilmarc, Helia, Bill Jensen: Krista Zaleski

George Hill: Scott Caulkins

Mrs. Hill, Venus Nationalist (19b): Lynette Caulkins

Venus Nationalist (7a), Venus Nationalist (13a), Gunner: cadwallader

Jet Cab Driver, Venus Nationalist (11a), Carson, Foreman: maxmagnus99

Drifi, Venus Nationalist (11c), Venus Nationalist (19): Rich Brown

Astro’s Guard: TheIntern356

Lieutenant Ferris, Radar Operator (18): archive27vo

Venus Nationalist (19a): Kevin Crody


Genre(s): Dramatic Readings, Science Fiction

Language: English