All Day September by Roger Kuykendall

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Author Kuykendall, Roger
Illustrator Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010
Title All Day September
Series Title Produced from Astounding Science Fiction June 1959.
Note Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Bruce Albrecht, Mary Meehan and
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Summary "All Day September" by Roger Kuykendall is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The narrative primarily revolves around a prospector named Howard Evans, who faces a critical situation on the Moon after a meteor damages his equipment, leaving him at risk of starvation and oxygen depletion. The story explores themes of survival, exploration, and human ingenuity in a futuristic setting. The plot centers on Evans, who is prospecting for minerals on the Moon when an unforeseen meteor incident compromises his life-support system. With limited oxygen and dwindling supplies, he explores the lunar landscape, uncovering natural ice caves crucial for his survival. As time progresses, his predicament is mirrored by the urgency of those on Earth and their attempts to rescue him. Ultimately, Evans ingeniously transforms the ice he finds into water, effectively securing his survival against overwhelming odds, illustrating not only the resilience of the human spirit but also the potential for resourcefulness in extreme circumstances. The novel culminates in a rescue mission, highlighting the interconnectedness of human efforts across the Moon and Earth. (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 Miners -- Fiction
Subject Moon -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 24161
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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