Little men of space by Frank Belknap Long
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"Little Men of Space" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The story centers around a father, John Elwood, who is on the cusp of launching a small rocket designed for space travel. The plot intertwines the wonder of childhood and the chilling reality as Elwood's children, Melvin and Mary Anne, become involved in a struggle against far more advanced and sinister beings from another
planet—tiny aliens with their own agenda. As the narrative unfolds, Melvin and Mary Anne encounter the little men who have come to Earth seeking to commandeer Elwood's rocket for their own escape. The children find themselves trapped in a mental confrontation with these extraterrestrial beings, who are desperate for survival. Melvin uses his wits and newfound mental abilities to outsmart the aliens, ultimately preventing them from carrying out their plans. The climax blends elements of horror with themes of childish imagination and ingenuity, showcasing how the innocent perspective of children can provide unexpected solutions to seemingly insurmountable challenges. The story concludes with a poignant reminder of the fragile boundaries between reality and fantasy, as well as the consequences of both parental ambition and childlike curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994 |
|---|---|
| Title | Little men of space |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1953. |
| Series Title | Produced from Fantastic Universe June-July 1953. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Siblings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72517 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72517-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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