Touch the Sky by Alfred Coppel
"Touch the Sky" is a novel that follows the story of a young man named Jack who dreams of flying. Despite his lack of experience and resources, Jack is determined to build his own airplane and soar into the sky. With the help of a kind-hearted mechanic and a group of eccentric characters, Jack learns the value of perseverance and the importance of following one's dreams. Through a series of trials and tribulations, Jack ultimately achieves his goal and touches the sky, finding a sense of fulfillment and purpose in life.
By Alfred Coppel · First published 1960 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Speculative Fiction · 2,391 words
First lines
The sign said: RIDE THE ROCKET! TWICE AROUND THE UNIVERSE FOR 25¢!
Which was cheap enough, Pete Moore thought. Cheap enough at twice the fare.
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Touch the Sky is listed on Textopian as a novel by Alfred Coppel, dated 1960 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alfred Coppel
- Date: 1960 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Speculative Fiction
- Length: 2,391 words
- Structure: 1 section, 97 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a distant future where humans have ventured into space, a classic setting for science fiction.
- Adventure — The story involves daring exploits, journeys, and encounters with dangerous situations, qualifying it as adventure literature.
- Speculative Fiction — The narrative hinges on conjectures about future space exploration and its potential implications, aligning it with speculative fiction.
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Science Fiction · Fantasy · Space Opera · Time Travel · Adventure · Romance · Mystery · Thriller · Utopian Fiction · Dystopian Fiction · Alternate History · First Contact