A Pride of Islands by C.C. MacApp
The narrative unfolds on a peculiar planet where two clans, the smits and the jaksins, coexist on massive, living beasts. The protagonist, Alyarsmit, and his companion, Brusmit, navigate their strange world filled with bizarre creatures and societal norms. Their adventure begins when they spot another beast, prompting curiosity and a desire for exploration. Despite warnings from their leader, Paboss, they embark on a risky journey to the jaksin beast, driven by youthful bravado and the allure of potential encounters with the opposite clan. As they sneak onto the jaksin beast, they encounter two jaksin girls, Janee and Marisu, leading to a chaotic abduction attempt. The boys' plan spirals into a series of misadventures, including a confrontation with a Demon and a fateful encounter with an Iron Fley, a powerful machine that offers them a means of escape. The group navigates treacherous landscapes, encounters outlaws, and ultimately seeks to return home, all while grappling with the complexities of their relationships and the expectations of their clans. The story explores themes of bravery, identity, and the clash of cultures, culminating in a blend of humor and action as the characters confront their fears and desires in a fantastical setting.
By C.C. MacApp · First published 1927 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Suspense · 8,256 words
First lines
_Of course a planet has a right to be strange -- but so strange that it makes fleas of men? _
Alyarsmit clung to the top of a tall swaying hair and squinted toward the ponderous caterpillar-shaped beast way off in the very far distance.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: C.C. MacApp
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Suspense, Drama
- Length: 8,256 words
- Structure: 1 section, 253 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The novel focuses on the journey of a group of humans on exile from Earth to begun life on new Earth-like islands. This entails various elements of space exploration and futuristic themes typical of the science fiction genre.
- Adventure — The book encompasses various elements of adventure with characters exploring unknown territories and facing challenges that test their survival skills.
- Suspense — Various plot elements provide a sense of impending danger and uncertainty, increasing the level of suspense throughout the story.
- Drama — The narrative includes emotional depth and complexity, as characters face struggles and conflicts typical of a drama genre.
Tags
science fiction · space exploration · alien civilizations · interstellar travel · adventure · political intrigue · diplomacy · first contact · futuristic technology · world-building · sociopolitical themes · conflict