Star Pirate by Frederic Arnold Kummer
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About this eBook
| Author | Kummer, Frederic Arnold, 1913-1990 |
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| Illustrator | Eron, Dan |
| Title | Star Pirate |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Star Pirate" by Frederic Arnold Kummer is a science fiction novel written during the early 20th century, specifically published in the summer of 1940. The story revolves around themes of familial loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for redemption within the setting of space piracy and asteroid mining. At its core, it explores the complicated relationship between a son and his estranged father, set against a backdrop of adventure and tension in a futuristic universe. The plot follows Stephen McClean, who discovers that his father, Vance, a notorious thief and murderer, has returned to take revenge on his uncle, who once let him escape after a deadly incident years ago. While guarding a fortune in palladium on the asteroid Ceres, Stephen is captured by his father, who plans to rob his uncle. In a desperate attempt to thwart his father's plan, Stephen ingeniously escapes and calls for help. With the aid of Clare, the daughter of his father's former partner, they confront Vance and his accomplice, ultimately leading to a violent confrontation where family secrets and past grievances come to light. The climax reveals themes of sacrifice and reconciliation, culminating in a renewed familial bond. (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 | Fathers and sons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Robbery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ceres (Dwarf planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61781 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 31 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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