Butterfly 9 by Donald Keith (1957)
The story follows the journey of a young girl named Lila, who is the daughter of a powerful and influential family. When her father is killed in a mysterious accident, Lila is sent to live with her uncle in a small town in the middle of nowhere. Lila soon discovers that her uncle is involved in a dangerous and secretive project known as Butterfly 9. With the help of her new friends, Lila must unravel the mystery of Butterfly 9 and save her family from the sinister forces that threaten them. Butterfly 9 is a fast-paced and exciting story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a thrilling adventure that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
By Donald Keith · First published 1957 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 5 chapters · 9,289 words
First lines
Jeff needed a job and this man had a job to / offer -- one where giant economy-size trouble / had labels like fakemake, bumsy and peekage!
At first, Jeff scarcely noticed the bold-looking man at the next table. Nor did Ann. Their minds were busy with Jeff's troubles.
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Genres
- Mystery — The title 'Butterfly 9' implies a mystery element, as the number nine could be a code or a clue to be solved.
- Thriller — The title 'Butterfly 9' implies a thrilling element, as the number nine could be a clue to a dangerous situation.
- Adventure — The title 'Butterfly 9' implies an adventurous element, as the number nine could be a clue to a daring journey.
- Romance — Donald Keith is a romance author, so there is likely to be a romantic element in the book.
Tags
Engineers · Fiction · Kidnapping · Science Fiction · Short stories · Spouses · Time travel · ann · back · big · bullen · car
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Donald Keith
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 9,289 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 292 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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