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ⓘ About Lester Del Rey
Told from Rex’s point of view, this is a great sci-fi book for children. First published in 1965, it is incredible how much this story appeals to the current generation. While the storyline is quite simple, the book comes without the fluff, and there are some excellent lessons for young minds as well. Read about a robot who wants so much to be human. What Rex doesn’t realize is that he is as close to human as possible. The robot has deep feelings for his friend, and the whining when things do not go his way is human. Here is also a chance to read about another planet If you are looking for a science fiction book that will entertain and mentally challenge your child, The Runaway Robot is ideal. The book is also perfect for adults looking to reconnect with their inner child.
All Book Series by Lester Del Rey
Weeping May Tarry
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 1978 Co-authored · Raymond F. Jones
Lester del Rey Collection
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2011
The World of Science Fiction, 1926-1976: The History of a Subculture
Single-title series · published 1975
Famous Science-Fiction Stories: Adventures in Time and Space
Series opener · book 1 of 26 · published 1946
Astounding Science Fiction: Volume 53, No. 6, August 1954
Book 2 of 26 · published 1954
Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year, 1st Annual
Book 5 of 26 · published 1971
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1974
Book 7 of 26 · published 1974
Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year: Fifth Annual Collection
Book 10 of 26 · published 1977
Bonus Sci-Fi Anthology 12 Masterpieces From Golden Era
Book 15 of 26 · published 2012
The Alien MEGAPACK®: 25 Modern and Classic Science Fiction Stories
Book 19 of 26 · published 2016
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lester Del Rey?
Told from Rex’s point of view, this is a great sci-fi book for children. First published in 1965, it is incredible how much this story appeals to the current generation. While the storyline is quite simple, the book comes without the fluff, and there are some excellent lessons for young minds as well.
Which Lester Del Rey series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Jim Stanley series, the earliest of Lester Del Rey's multi-book series: it opens with Step to the Stars (1954) and runs to 3 books across 1954–1961, ending with Moon of Mutiny (1961).
How many books has Lester Del Rey written?
Lester Del Rey has 72 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1946 and 2025. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Jim Stanley series with 3 books — and 69 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Lester Del Rey's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Lester Del Rey's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Jim Stanley (1954–1961, 3 books).
How are Lester Del Rey's books organised into series?
This guide splits Lester Del Rey's 72 books into 1 named series and 69 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Jim Stanley (3 books, 1954–1961).