Though it doesn’t seem likely for twins to have the same middle name, it’s clear that Castor and Pollux Stone both have “Trouble” in that spot on their birth certificates. But anyone who’s met their grandmother Hazel will know they came by it honestly.
Join the Stone twins for a laugh-filled ride as they connive, cajole, and bamboozle their way across the Solar System in the company of the most high-spirited and hilarious family in all of science fiction. This light-hearted tale has some of Heinlein’s sassiest dialogue. Oddly enough, it’s also a true example of family values—for when you’re a Stone, your family is your highest priority.
When the Stone family packs up their lunar home to traverse space in their ship, The Rolling Stone, adventures and shenanigans abound. Listeners follow the Stones as they visit several destinations in the solar system, making new friends and occasionally turning a profit. Of the entire family cast, all but Buster, the youngest child, is well voiced. Spencer Murphy pulls double duty as both of the mischievous, intelligent twins, Castor and Pollux, who contrast nicely with their father, performed by Bill Molesky. Caroline Fitzgerald voices grandmother Hazel, making her the finest gem among these stones. Musical segues, though not all well chosen, add to the lighthearted spirit of this family adventure. L.E. 2006 Audie Award Finalist (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
