The Fourth "R" by George O. Smith

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Author Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981
Title The Fourth "R"
Note Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Fourth 'R'" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the late 20th century. The story revolves around a young prodigy named James Quincy Holden, whose life takes a tragic turn when his parents die in a car accident. As he copes with the loss, he starts to navigate a complex world filled with danger, treachery, and the potential for his father's scientific inventions to change everything. The opening of the book introduces us to a five-year-old James Holden, celebrating his birthday with his parents and their close friend Paul Brennan. The celebration soon turns to tragedy when a car accident results in the death of his parents, leaving James with a traumatic experience and a deep sense of betrayal as he discovers the true nature of his "Uncle" Paul Brennan. Amidst the chaos, James begins to recognize his intelligence and the value of his father's inventions, the Holden Electromechanical Educator, which sets him on a dangerous path toward self-preservation and a quest for understanding his new reality. As he grapples with grief and survival, the young boy's extraordinary intellect clashes with the adult world around him, leaving readers eager to follow his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Artificial intelligence -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 18602
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Most Recently Updated Mar 21, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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