Junior

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abernathy, Robert, 1924-1990

Contributor:

Weiss

Series:

Produced from Galaxy January 1956

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Junior" by Robert Abernathy is a whimsical science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story is set in an underwater world inhabited by anthropomorphic sea creatures, specifically outlining the life of a young polyp named Junior as he navigates his developmental stages. The book humorously explores themes of growth, independence, and the conflicts between parental expectations and youthful curiosity. The narrative begins with Junior's carefree adventures and his parents' concern over his tendency to stray from their supervision. As Junior grows, he grapples with pressures to conform to the norms of maturity, which include settling down and assuming responsibilities. However, Junior's inquisitive spirit leads him to resist these expectations. The story culminates in a surprising twist where Junior constructs a device that allows him to move away from the safety of his home, ultimately defying the traditional path laid out by his parents and sparking chaos in his community. Through its lighthearted tone and engaging characters, "Junior" cleverly critiques societal norms regarding growth and independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Weeks, Adam Buchbinder, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-08-28