The Klygha by H. B. Fyfe

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Author Fyfe, H. B. (Horace Bowne), 1918-1997
Illustrator Schelling, George, 1938-
Title The Klygha
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1963.
Note Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Klygha" by H. B. Fyfe is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The narrative explores the complex interactions between an alien creature known as the Klygha and a group of Terran astronauts. Central to its theme is the concept of communication and understanding between disparate species, as the Klygha seeks to learn about the Terrans while also trying to adapt to their world. The story follows the Klygha, who, after a mishap with his travelling-shell (spacecraft), finds himself stranded on Earth. He uses a cat as a liaison to communicate with the Terran astronauts, leading to a series of misunderstandings, revelations, and ultimately, an alliance. With the Klygha's ability to share thoughts through the cat, the astronauts learn about the Klygha's race and their advanced capabilities, as well as the Klygha's own misconceptions about Terrans. As the narrative unfolds, themes of survival, cooperation, and the quest for knowledge emerge, culminating in the Klygha's realization of the potential for his species to reach the stars in a shared existence with the Terrans. (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 Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Psychic ability -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72402
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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