Jaywalker by Ross Rocklynne

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Author Rocklynne, Ross, 1913-1988
Illustrator Sibley, Don
Title Jaywalker
Note Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Jaywalker" by Ross Rocklynne is a science fiction story written in the early 1950s. The narrative focuses on the themes of love, sacrifice, and the challenges of space travel, as it follows Marcia McHenry, a woman who boards a spaceship bound for the Moon to reconnect with her husband, Captain Jack McHenry, amidst personal turmoil in their marriage. In the story, Marcia wrestles with her fear of space travel, rooted in a traumatic past, including her father's death in a rocket explosion. To resolve her marital issues, she embarks on this journey using a false identity and without proper validation, which exposes her to grave dangers—especially as she discovers she is pregnant. As she navigates the complexities of her situation, Jack is forced into a critical decision-making scenario when complications arise aboard the spacecraft. He must execute a risky plan to spin the ship and create artificial gravity to protect Marcia and the unborn child. Ultimately, "Jaywalker" explores Marcia's journey toward understanding and self-acceptance, culminating in the realization of love, courage, and shared responsibilities in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
Subject Spouses -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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