Grandma Perkins and the Space Pirates by James V. McConnell
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"Grandma Perkins and the Space Pirates" by James V. McConnell is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The story follows Grandma Matilda Perkins, a seemingly frail old lady, as she embarks on an unexpected adventure aboard the space cruise ship "Kismet", which is suddenly attacked by space pirates. While the narrative explores themes of aging and the unexpected strength of the elderly, it intertwines elements of humor, adventure, and
the whimsical concepts associated with space travel. In this engaging tale, Grandma Perkins finds herself in a precarious situation when the "Kismet" is boarded by pirates seeking to kidnap the famous actress Darling Toujours for ransom. Instead of cowering in fear, Grandma cleverly takes charge of the situation by pretending to be the actress, outsmarting the pirates, and eventually turning the tables on them. As Grandma navigates her way through this chaotic adventure, offering wit and wisdom, she ultimately manages to secure her own safety while providing a comical twist to the pirates' intentions. Through a fabulously entertaining blend of mischief and bravery, the story highlights Grandma's resilient spirit and the notion that one is never too old for adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McConnell, James V., 1925-1990 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | Grandma Perkins and the Space Pirates |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories March 1954 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Older women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63812 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63812-6 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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