The Happy Castaway by Robert Emmett McDowell

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Author McDowell, Robert Emmett, 1914-1975
Illustrator Anderson, Murphy, 1926-2015
Title The Happy Castaway
Note Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Happy Castaway" by Robert Emmett McDowell is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1940s. The story follows Jonathan Fawkes, a space pilot who becomes stranded on an asteroid after his freighter crashes. The central theme revolves around his unexpected situation of being surrounded by twenty-seven beautiful young women who were also marooned, exploring the dynamics of survival, gender roles, and the humorous complications of his predicament. The narrative begins with Fawkes regaining consciousness after the crash, where he meets Ann Clotilde, one of the young women she leads him to a makeshift camp with the others. As he navigates life among these amazons on the asteroid, he encounters various challenges, including their enthusiastic but chaotic attempts to claim him as a companion. The story balances adventure with humor as Jonathan grapples with his newfound reality, showcasing interactions that range from comical to awkward. Ultimately, when a group of explorers arrives to rescue him, Fawkes chooses to remain on the asteroid, warmly embracing his new life among the women, revealing his desire for autonomy and perhaps a simpler existence away from societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Castaways -- Fiction
Subject Asteroids -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 63401
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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