A Gift For Terra by Fox B. Holden

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Author Holden, Fox B., 1923-
Illustrator Orban, Paul, 1896-1974
Title A Gift For Terra
Note Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "A Gift For Terra" by Fox B. Holden is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Johnny Love, an astronaut who becomes the first human to land on Mars, only to find himself in a deadly situation after his ship crashes. The novella explores themes of survival, the unknown, and humanity's quest for knowledge and connection with other life forms, particularly in the context of space exploration. In this gripping tale, Johnny Love crash-lands on Mars where he initially believes he is alone after losing his partner, Ferris. As he wanders the desolate landscape, he encounters Martians who reveal that they have been observing humans but are wary of their intent. The Martians wish to offer humanity advanced technology and knowledge to prevent the destruction that has befallen their civilization due to previous contact with Earth. However, as Johnny grapples with his situation and the ulterior motives behind the Martians' offers, he faces moral dilemmas and paranoia about Earth's future. As the narrative unfolds, the suspense builds toward the impending arrival of additional human space crews, leading to a climactic moment where the fates of both worlds hang in the balance. (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 Martians -- Fiction
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 32487
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Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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