The Mississippi Saucer by Frank Belknap Long
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| Author | Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994 |
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| Illustrator | Arfstrom, Jon, 1928- |
| Title | The Mississippi Saucer |
| Series Title | Produced from Weird Tales, March 1951, pp. 26-36. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Mississippi Saucer" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, familial love, and the impact of external forces on individual lives, specifically through the eyes of a young boy named Jimmy living on a shantyboat with his uncle and sister. The story combines elements of adventure with the mysterious and fantastical, reflecting the era's burgeoning interest in extraterrestrial phenomena. The plot centers around Jimmy's vibrant imagination and his interactions with his sister, Pigtail, and their caring yet struggling Uncle Al. The story escalates as the siblings witness a mysterious flying saucer descending from the sky, which ultimately brings them into a confrontation with the menacing Harmon brothers. As the situation grows intense and perilous, Jimmy’s latent extraordinary abilities emerge, leading to the intervention of the saucer’s extraterrestrial beings. These beings reveal Jimmy’s unique heritage, offering rescue and insight into his potential, while also bestowing Uncle Al with a gift of gold to improve their humble lives. The story concludes with a message of hope and remembrance for the struggles and bonds of family, set against a backdrop of cosmic wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23568 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 148 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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