Trouble on Tycho by Nelson S. Bond
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| Author | Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 |
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| Illustrator | Walker |
| Title | Trouble on Tycho |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Trouble on Tycho" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novella originally published in the early 1940s. Set on Luna, specifically in the Experimental Dome, the story revolves around Isobar Jones, a meteorologist who, feeling trapped and homesick after several months of life in a sterile lunar environment, longs for adventure and experiences one that he never anticipated. The novella captures themes of isolation, resilience, and unexpected heroism against a backdrop of humor and the absurdity of living on a harsh moon where danger lurks in the form of bizarre lunar creatures known as Grannies. The plot follows Isobar's struggles through a mundane life while working at the Dome, where he secretly harbors a passion for playing the bagpipes. His yearning for a sense of freedom leads him to defy orders and play his music outside, resulting in an unexpected encounter with the fearsome Grannies. When two of his comrades, Roberts and Brown, find themselves in dire danger from these creatures, Isobar’s unique musical instrument turns out to be their unlikely salvation. His bagpipe music inadvertently generates vibrations that incapacitate the Grannies, leading to their eventual demise. The story concludes with Isobar gaining notoriety as a weapon of sorts against the Grannies while being sentenced to teach bagpipe playing to the Dome staff, blending both humor and a deeper commentary on finding purpose and resilience in isolation. (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 | Moon -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Musicians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62260 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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