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Title: Grandma Perkins and the Space Pirates
Note: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Grandma Perkins and the Space Pirates" by James V. McConnell is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The story follows Grandma Matilda Perkins, a seemingly frail old lady, as she embarks on an unexpected adventure aboard the space cruise ship "Kismet", which is suddenly attacked by space pirates. While the narrative explores themes of aging and the unexpected strength of the elderly, it intertwines elements of humor, adventure, and the whimsical concepts associated with space travel. In this engaging tale, Grandma Perkins finds herself in a precarious situation when the "Kismet" is boarded by pirates seeking to kidnap the famous actress Darling Toujours for ransom. Instead of cowering in fear, Grandma cleverly takes charge of the situation by pretending to be the actress, outsmarting the pirates, and eventually turning the tables on them. As Grandma navigates her way through this chaotic adventure, offering wit and wisdom, she ultimately manages to secure her own safety while providing a comical twist to the pirates' intentions. Through a fabulously entertaining blend of mischief and bravery, the story highlights Grandma's resilient spirit and the notion that one is never too old for adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McConnell, James V., 1925-1990
Illustrator: Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
EBook No.: 63812
Published: Nov 19, 2020
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Older women -- Fiction
Subject: Space ships -- Fiction
Subject: Space pirates -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Grandma Perkins and the Space Pirates
Note: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Grandma Perkins and the Space Pirates" by James V. McConnell is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The story follows Grandma Matilda Perkins, a seemingly frail old lady, as she embarks on an unexpected adventure aboard the space cruise ship "Kismet", which is suddenly attacked by space pirates. While the narrative explores themes of aging and the unexpected strength of the elderly, it intertwines elements of humor, adventure, and the whimsical concepts associated with space travel. In this engaging tale, Grandma Perkins finds herself in a precarious situation when the "Kismet" is boarded by pirates seeking to kidnap the famous actress Darling Toujours for ransom. Instead of cowering in fear, Grandma cleverly takes charge of the situation by pretending to be the actress, outsmarting the pirates, and eventually turning the tables on them. As Grandma navigates her way through this chaotic adventure, offering wit and wisdom, she ultimately manages to secure her own safety while providing a comical twist to the pirates' intentions. Through a fabulously entertaining blend of mischief and bravery, the story highlights Grandma's resilient spirit and the notion that one is never too old for adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McConnell, James V., 1925-1990
Illustrator: Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
EBook No.: 63812
Published: Nov 19, 2020
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Older women -- Fiction
Subject: Space ships -- Fiction
Subject: Space pirates -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.