A Planet for Your Thoughts by James Norman

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Author Norman, James, 1912-1983
Illustrator Morey, Leo, 1889-1965
Title A Planet for Your Thoughts
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Planet for Your Thoughts" by James Norman is a science fiction novella written during the early 1940s. Set in a future where humanity relies on the intelligent grape-headed Uvans to solve problems, the story centers on Bill Petrie, a freebooter who values individual thought. Faced with a cosmic crisis due to a shortage of a vital fuel known as etheroel, the narrative explores themes of autonomy, power dynamics, and the quest for intellectual independence. The plot follows Bill as he is thrust into a series of misadventures on the planetoid Uva, where he must retrieve a synthetic formula for etheroel while navigating the bureaucratic processes of the Interworld Government and the peculiarities of Uvan culture. Throughout his journey, he encounters the charming but unpredictable Kitty Carlton and the pompous Commissioner Castlebottom. As tensions rise among the Uvans, who are deeply affected by past exploitation, Bill devises a plan to capitalize on the etheroel reserves while preserving the Uvans’ wellbeing. The story culminates in an unexpected twist, showcasing Bill’s cleverness and resourcefulness in seizing control of the situation while also igniting a sense of community among the Uvans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Businessmen -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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