Welcome to Paradise by Allyn Donnelson
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| Author | Donnelson, Allyn |
|---|---|
| Title | Welcome to Paradise |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Welcome to Paradise" by Allyn Donnelson is a science fiction novel that likely falls within the mid-20th century. The story revolves around an ordinary civilian who unintentionally becomes involved in a top-secret government project related to space exploration. The book explores themes of destiny and the impact of government secrecy on individuals, as it examines the protagonist's unexpected adventure into the realm of advanced scientific discovery. The narrative follows Joe "Tuck" Peters, an unsuspecting spot welder who, after a fateful incident at work, finds himself transported to Lunette, a newly discovered satellite. Here, he meets military personnel who reveal that Lunette holds extraordinary healing properties due to its increased radioactivity. As Tuck learns about the groundbreaking implications of this discovery for health on Earth, he grapples with the ethical dilemma of government secrecy in medical advancements. With a sense of urgency, Tuck takes on the responsibility of bringing this vital information to Congress, hoping to advocate for transparency and the potential life-saving benefits of Lunette. Throughout his journey, Tuck's blend of humor, curiosity, and earnest civic duty add depth to this imaginative tale, ultimately revealing the importance of both personal and public responsibility in face of scientific progress. (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 | Satellites -- Fiction |
| Subject | Teleportation -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66397 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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