Operation Earthworm by Joe Archibald
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About this eBook
| Author | Archibald, Joe, 1898-1986 |
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| Title | Operation Earthworm |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Operation Earthworm" by Joe Archibald is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows Septimus Spink, a lively and irrepressible character determined to explore the mysteries of inner space, as opposed to the more conventional focus on outer space. His audacious ideas and antics are set against a backdrop that combines wit, humor, and speculative science, creating a whimsical narrative reflecting on the possibilities of what lies beneath the Earth's crust. In the novel, Spink, along with his friend D'Ambrosia Zahooli and fellow adventurer Axitope Wurpz, embarks on a daring expedition down to the Earth's core using an innovative drilling spaceship dubbed the "Magnificent Mole." Their journey uncovers a hidden civilization, ruled by a descendant of Adolf Hitler, living in a vast subterranean world called Subterro. Encountering various bizarre characters and trying to outsmart their captors, Spink and his companions navigate intricate challenges that reveal themes of bravery, absurdity, and the consequences of exploration. The storyline is an adventurous romp that blends science fiction tropes with humor, making it an engaging read for fans of imaginative storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29303 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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