The Scamperers by Charles A. Stearns
The Scamperers by Charles A. Stearns: Plot Summary: The novel follows the story of a group of people who are on the run from the law and must navigate through a dangerous landscape to reach safety. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges that test their resolve and determination.
By Charles A. Stearns · First published 1925 · Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy · 7,194 words
First lines
_Wellesley was ordered to check on deviants or mutants. But the evidence was often subtle, and he knew he couldn't afford to take a chance._
The Earthman, Wellesley, came to Ophir in the season of aphelion, when the binary suns of that remote planet were cold serpent's eyes, dimly seen above the chill mists that shrouded its fern forests and craggy, young mountains, its silent oceans and magnificent organ pipe cities of legend.
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The Scamperers is listed on Textopian as a novel by Charles A. Stearns, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles A. Stearns
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 7,194 words
- Structure: 1 section, 214 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The primary narrative of the book revolves around the adventurous journey and trials of the characters.
- Science Fiction — The existence of humanoid creatures and imaginative tech-based world building justifies this genre.
- Fantasy — The story depicts an alt-reality with fantastical elements, consistent with the Fantasy genre.
Tags
adventure · mystery · suspense · thriller · young adult · friendship · teamwork · exploration · coming of age · conflict · courage · resilience