Soldier Boy by Michael Shaara

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Author Shaara, Michael, 1929?-1988
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Soldier Boy
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Soldier Boy" by Michael Shaara is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The book explores themes of courage, the realities of warfare, and the complexities of human nature in the face of an alien threat. The narrative is set in a future where a colony on an alien planet faces its first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life, leading to conflict and a struggle for survival. The story centers around Captain Dylan, a soldier sent to a remote colony after a devastating attack by aliens, where many colonists are missing or dead. As tensions rise among the colonists due to their long-held anti-military sentiments, Dylan must navigate their distrust while trying to prepare them for potential attacks. The plot thickens when it becomes evident that the aliens have been secretly observing and infiltrating the colony using robotic creatures. Dylan's journey transforms him from a disillusioned soldier to a proactive leader who understands the necessity of fighting for his people. As the narrative unfolds, themes of responsibility, sacrifice, and the harsh truths of defense emerge, culminating in an urgent battle for survival against the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject Space colonies -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 50848
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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