| Author |
Blade, Alexander |
| Illustrator |
Rognan, Lloyd, 1923-2005 |
| Title |
Zero Hour
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| Note |
By an unknown author writing under the name Alexander Blade.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Zero Hour" by Alexander Blade is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative centers around a young boy named Bobby, who unwittingly discovers that his father is involved in a top-secret project to launch a rocket to the Moon. The story captures the excitement and innocence of childhood imagination when Bobby decides to secretly join his father on this historic journey. In the story, Bobby learns about the impending lunar launch while navigating the restricted area of Buffalo Flats, where his father works. Driven by curiosity and a desire for adventure, he devises a plan to sneak aboard the rocket, contemplating the surprise that would await his father. The plot develops with Bobby's internal conflict involving his longing for adventure against the backdrop of family loyalty and care, as he ultimately chooses to stay behind for the sake of his mother. This charming tale reflects themes of childhood dreams, the allure of space exploration, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30476 |
| Release Date |
Nov 14, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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