Tabby by Winston K. Marks

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Author Marks, Winston K. (Winston Kinney), 1915-1979
Illustrator Palais, Rudolph
Title Tabby
Note Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Tabby" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The book explores the discovery of an extraterrestrial insect known as the "Tabby," which has unique biological properties and behaviors that impact an isolated tropical ecosystem. The narrative is structured through a series of letters, providing both a personal and scientific perspective on the unfolding events. The story unfolds through the eyes of Fred, a member of a scientific expedition to a distant island, who witnesses the arrival of a mysterious flying saucer that releases a swarm of green flies, dubbed "Tabby." As these insects proliferate rapidly, they disrupt the local environment, leading to a spike in the population of larger predatory spiders. Tensions rise as Fred and his companions grapple with the implications of this invasion: is the Tabby a weapon sent by an alien civilization to disrupt Earth's ecosystem? As the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that the Tabby's reproductive capabilities and symbiotic relationship with spiders could lead to dire consequences for life on the island, forcing the characters to confront the potential ramifications of their discovery and their desperate need to control the invasive species. Ultimately, the story delves into themes of ecological balance, survival, and the unforeseen consequences of human exploration. (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 Epistolary fiction
Subject Scientists -- Fiction
Subject Islands of the Pacific -- Fiction
Subject Insects -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 32613
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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