The Year When Stardust Fell by Raymond F. Jones
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| Author | Jones, Raymond F., 1915-1994 |
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| Title | The Year When Stardust Fell |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Year When Stardust Fell" by Raymond F. Jones is a science fiction novel written in the late 20th century. The story delves into the catastrophic impact of a passing comet on Earth, exploring themes of science versus superstition through the experiences of a small-town community. The main character, Ken Maddox, is a high school student with aspirations of becoming a scientist, grappling with the implications of the comet's visit alongside his peers and townsfolk. The opening of the narrative sets a tense atmosphere in the small town of Mayfield, where the approach of a comet ignites a mix of awe, fear, and superstition among its residents. As Ken observes the intense spectacle in the sky, he shares insightful conversations with Maria, a girl from Sweden, while the ominous predictions of an eccentric local woman, Granny Wicks, unsettle the community. The initial excitement is soon overshadowed by a series of mysterious mechanical failures affecting cars, machinery, and even power generators, leading to growing panic as the town grapples with the potential for disaster. Ken's scientific curiosity is challenged by the chaos around him, prompting him to investigate the comet's connection to the strange phenomena while navigating the raging fears and suspicions of the townspeople. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | City and town life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Survival -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33660 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 3, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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