Seven-Day Terror by R. A. Lafferty

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Author Lafferty, R. A., 1914-2002
Title Seven-Day Terror
Note Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Seven-Day Terror" by R. A. Lafferty is a whimsical collection of short stories written in the early 1960s. The narrative explores a peculiar sequence of events that unfolds in a neighborhood where everyday objects mysteriously vanish. The story blends elements of fantasy and humor, investigating the dynamics of creation, disappearance, and the oddities of childhood imagination through the eyes of young characters. The plot centers around Clarence Willoughby, a creative and precocious young boy who invents a "disappearer" using simple materials. As he tests his device on various objects, a cascade of disappearances ensues, leading to chaos in the neighborhood, where even fire hydrants and a cat vanish. Over the course of seven days, the community grapples with the growing terror of these unexplained events—not only are household items lost, but some residents also begin to vanish. The climax occurs when Clarence's sister, Clarissa, uses her wits to restore the items and beings to their rightful places, demonstrating a blend of childlike innocence and cleverness. The story ultimately examines the implications of creation, responsibility, and the humorous downside of unchecked power in an imaginative way. (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 Siblings -- Fiction
Subject Children -- Fiction
Subject Inventions -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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