Rockabye, Grady by David Mason

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Author Mason, David, 1924-1974
Illustrator Temple
Title Rockabye, Grady
Original Publication New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957.
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Rockabye, Grady" by David Mason is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds on the alien planet Pru'ut, where the protagonist, James Grady, navigates the complexities of life among the Kya people, a primitive species with unique customs and taboos. The narrative explores themes of cultural integration and the consequences of misunderstanding local traditions. The plot centers around Grady's journey as he adapts to his new life on Pru'ut after arriving as a trader's agent. Over time, Grady becomes integrated into Kya society, adopting their customs and marrying a local woman named Shallra. However, a fateful mistake—stepping on the shadow of the Chief—results in Grady being declared a man without a name, which marks him for death according to Kya customs. The story escalates into a tense situation where Grady contemplates his fate as he struggles with his identity and the weight of cultural differences, ultimately leading to a harrowing conclusion where he narrowly escapes death, reflecting on the nature of existence and belonging. (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 Trading posts -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71584
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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