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Stecher, L. J., Jr.
1918
1988
Stecher, Lewis J., Jr.
Stecher, L. J.
Wesley, Joseph
Cakewalk to Gloryanna
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"Cakewalk to Gloryanna" by L. J. Stecher, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around Captain Hannah's challenging experience transporting an exotic plant called marocca to the planet Gloryanna III, showcasing the complexities and adventures inherent in space travel and alien ecology. It explores themes of interstellar commerce, the unforeseen consequences of human actions on alien environments, and the humorous, often chaotic situations that arise from such endeavors. The narrative follows Captain Hannah as he grapples with a host of unforeseen complications during his journey. Initially, transporting the marocca seems straightforward, but once en route, the plants and their accompanying ecosystem—including pesky midges and dingleburys—create relentless chaos on the ship. Hannah's attempts to navigate these issues lead to a series of comical yet precarious situations, leaving him with plenty of physical scars and predicaments to resolve. Ultimately, the story culminates in a mix of humorous disasters and a moral about the intricacies of working with alien life forms, cleverly combining humor, science fiction, and the unpredictability of interstellar adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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