All Cats are Gray by Andre Norton
The story takes place on a planet where cats have evolved to be the dominant species and humans are their pets. The protagonist, a young woman, is a skilled huntress who lives in a city with her human companion. She becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival factions vying for control of the planet's resources.
By Andre Norton · First published 1956 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 3,121 words
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Steena of the spaceways -- that sounds just like a corny title for one of the Stellar-Vedo spreads. I ought to know, I've tried my hand at writing enough of them. Only this Steena was no glamour babe. She was as colorless as a Lunar plant -- even the hair netted down to her skull had a sort of grayish cast and I never saw her but once draped in anything but a shapeless and baggy gray spaceall.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Andre Norton
- Date: 1956 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 3,121 words
- Structure: 1 section, 51 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story is set in a futuristic space environment, featuring space travel, advanced technology, and extraterrestrial elements.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes supernatural elements, such as an invisible creature and the concept of colorblindness affecting perception of reality.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a quest to capture the Empress of Mars, involving exploration and danger.
- Mystery — The story contains elements of suspense and intrigue, particularly surrounding the derelict ship and its secrets.
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Science Fiction · Fantasy · Adventure · Space Opera · Alien Invasion · Human Evolution · Evolutionary Biology · Anthropology · Sociology · Futurism · Speculative Fiction · Utopian Society