Sonny by Rick Raphael
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"Sonny" by Rick Raphael is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around the experiences of Private Jediah Cromwell, a young recruit from West Virginia, as he navigates military life while discovering his unique ability to influence electrical power and communicate telepathically with his mother back home. The book blends elements of military training with family bonds, exploring themes of homesickness, self-discovery, and the power of
thought. The story begins with Jediah, affectionately known as "Sonny," feeling homesick after being drafted into the Army. Throughout his training at Fort McGruder, he discovers that his thoughts can affect electrical devices, which creates both comical and profound situations, such as causing the lights to go out as he tries to mind-talk with his mother. As he hones his shooting skills, he impresses his fellow recruits and superiors with his uncanny accuracy, which he attributes to his unique gift. Eventually, the attention on his abilities leads to higher-ups taking interest in him, culminating in a scenario where he can earnestly communicate with his mother while simultaneously influencing the power systems around him, demonstrating a powerful link between family and personal identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Raphael, Rick, 1919-1994 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010 |
| Title | Sonny |
| Series Title | Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction April 1963. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychic ability -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30798 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30798-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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