| Author |
Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 |
| Illustrator |
Ingels, Graham, 1915-1991 |
| Title |
Wanderers of the Wolf-Moon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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| Summary |
"Wanderers of the Wolf Moon" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a group of people marooned on Titan, one of Saturn's moons, following a disastrous space accident that leaves them with no means of communication or escape. The main character, Gregory Malcolm, an ordinary secretary with a passion for astrogation, finds himself thrust into a leadership role as he navigates the challenges of survival in this hostile environment. At the start of the narrative, the crew of the space yacht "Carefree" is trapped in a perilous situation after a series of mishaps leads to their ship's crash landing. Malcolm, showing remarkable insight and calmness amidst chaos, assesses the dangers they face and takes charge in a situation fraught with tension and fear. He interacts with a diverse cast of characters, including the abrasive J. Foster Andrews and the beautiful Crystal, while working to establish order as they confront their new reality. The opening sets the stage for themes of survival, leadership, and human dynamics as they all struggle to adapt to life on the inhospitable moon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Survival -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Titan (Satellite) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63048 |
| Release Date |
Aug 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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