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King, Marshall
Wood, Wallace
1927
1981
Wood, Wally
Beach Scene
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"Beach Scene" by Marshall King is a science fiction tale created for a young audience, likely written in the early 1960s. The story centers around a young boy named Purnie who possesses the magical ability to stop time. Excited for an adventure, he ventures alone to the beach, a place filled with wonders and excitement that he has only heard about in tales told by others. Throughout his exploration, he encounters various fantastical creatures and finds himself in a situation that tests his understanding of friendship and responsibility. In the story, Purnie uses his ability to freeze time as a means to explore the ocean's edges, allowing him to witness peculiar creatures like comical three-legged tripons and a flock of spora. However, his playful joy is disrupted when he encounters a group of two-legged animals who are on an expedition to claim the land. In their pursuit of a valuable radioactive creature, chaos ensues, leading to a tragic accident that sees Purnie grappling with the consequences of his actions. The narrative concludes with Purnie’s realization of the weight of his choices, as he strives to save his newfound friends, ultimately leading to a poignant and reflective ending. The story elegantly blends childlike wonder with themes of responsibility and the impact of one's decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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