| Author |
Elam, Richard M. (Richard Mace), 1920-2013 |
| Illustrator |
Prezio, Victor, 1924-1976 |
| Title |
Young Readers Science Fiction Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Beth and the twilight star -- Gib takes a space test -- The space mail run -- All aboard for space -- Wheel in the sky -- Danger on the ice canal -- Cargo for Callisto -- The big show on Titan -- Adventure on the sun's doorstep -- The flying mountain -- Castaways in space -- The big space ball game -- Paper treasure for Mars.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Young Readers Science Fiction Stories" by Richard M. Elam is a collection of science fiction tales written in the mid-20th century. This anthology is aimed at younger audiences, offering imaginative adventures in a futuristic context. The stories feature young protagonists, such as Beth Harrison and Gib Bromfield, who explore themes of space travel, alien encounters, and the wonders of the universe. The opening portion of the book begins with "Beth and the Twilight Star," where we meet Beth and her father as they search for cactus branches in the desert. While wandering off, Beth discovers a mysterious shiny wall that opens to reveal a spaceship. Inside, she encounters Linnia, a girl from Sirius, who explains their mission to study Earth. Despite her initial awe, Beth soon panics about being far from home. The narrative sets the tone for the collection, highlighting children's curiosity and bravery as they embark on thrilling and otherworldly adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Space travelers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53456 |
| Release Date |
Nov 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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