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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.)
Author: Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988
Illustrator: Francis, Dick
EBook No.: 51434
Published: Mar 13, 2016
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Space ships -- Fiction
Subject: Interstellar travel -- Fiction
Subject: Elephants -- Fiction
Subject: Hannah, Bart (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Elephant for the Prinkip
Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
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.)
Author: Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988
Illustrator: Francis, Dick
EBook No.: 51434
Published: Mar 13, 2016
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Space ships -- Fiction
Subject: Interstellar travel -- Fiction
Subject: Elephants -- Fiction
Subject: Hannah, Bart (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.