An Elephant for the Prinkip by Jr. L. J. Stecher
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| Author | Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988 |
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| Illustrator | Francis, Dick |
| Title | An Elephant for the Prinkip |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "An Elephant for the Prinkip" by L. J. Stecher, Jr. is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. The book explores the adventures of a delta class freighter captain who finds himself tasked with transporting a live elephant from Earth to an alien planet. The narrative weaves humor and imaginative elements while delving into the challenges of space travel, particularly with large animals, focusing on the interaction between humanity, technology, and the peculiarities of alien life. The story follows Captain Bart Hannah and his unique mission to deliver an elephant, named Beulah, to the eccentric Prinkip of Penguin. As he navigates the complexities of space travel with such a massive cargo, he encounters various logistical issues, from balancing the ship due to Beulah's dietary needs to dealing with the unexpected consequences of her weight in zero gravity. The plot thickens when it is revealed that the Prinkip anticipated a whale instead of an elephant, leading to a humorous twist regarding the captain's future duties and obligations. Through clever storytelling and engaging dialogue, the novella captures the whimsical aspects of science fiction while exploring themes of adaptability and the unforeseen outcomes of ambition. (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 ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Interstellar travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Elephants -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hannah, Bart (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51434 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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