Dead Man's Planet by R. R. Winterbotham

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Author Winterbotham, R. R. (Russell Robert), 1904-1971
Illustrator Hall
Title Dead Man's Planet
Note Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Dead Man's Planet" by R. R. Winterbotham is a science fiction novel written during the early 1940s. The book explores the theme of isolation, alien life forms, and the consequences of scientific experiments gone awry on a barren asteroid. The storyline revolves around the unexpected discovery of a human-like figure on an asteroid that initially appears lifeless, leading to a deeper investigation into the unique ecology and the tragic history of its sole inhabitant. The plot follows Mick Conner and Alf Rankin, two astronauts who land on the asteroid for repairs and stumble upon the strange plant life and the mysterious Ghor, who claims to have been born and raised on the asteroid. As they interact with Ghor, they learn of the biochemistry that allows the plant life to regenerate and the dark legacy of Ghor's father, who had tried to manipulate these alien species. Tensions rise as the astronauts face dangers from the aggressive plant life, culminating in Ghor's sacrifice to protect them, revealing that he is more than just a human, but a hybrid being created from plant life. This poignant ending explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between man and nature. (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 Asteroids -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 61919
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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