Willie's Planet by Mike Ellis

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Author Ellis, Mike
Title Willie's Planet
Note Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "Willie's Planet" by Mike Ellis is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. Set in a future where space exploration is common, the story explores themes of isolation and the human yearning for connection with nature. The central topic revolves around the discovery of a sterile, Earth-like planet, and the choices faced by the crew regarding colonization and personal desires. The narrative follows a small crew aboard a spaceship, led by Captain Bart, as they discover a seemingly perfect yet lifeless planet abundant with ferns but devoid of animal life. The crew debates the possibility of colonization, but Willie, the navigator, longs for solitude and decides to stay behind to pursue his dream of farming in peace. Tensions escalate when Bart, frustrated with Willie’s deteriorating capabilities, threatens to report him for desertion, ultimately resulting in Willie getting accidentally shot in his attempt to escape. In his final moments, Willie expresses his belief that his presence could help bring life to the planet, symbolizing the merging of seed and soil. The story ends with Willie dying content, leaving the protagonist Tom to reflect on the significance of Willie's sacrifice for a new beginning on Willie's Planet. (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 Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction
Subject Extrasolar planets -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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