Runaway by Joseph Samachson (1952)
The story follows the adventures of a young boy named David, who is the only survivor of a spaceship crash. He is rescued by a group of robots, who take him to their home planet, where he discovers a world of robots living in harmony with nature. David soon learns that the robots are in danger of being destroyed by a powerful force known as the "Destroyers". He joins forces with the robots to fight against the Destroyers and save their world. Along the way, he discovers the secrets of the robots and their mysterious past. The novel is an exciting adventure story, full of action and suspense. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of humanity and the power of technology.
By Joseph Samachson · First published 1952 · Genre: Adventure, Fiction, Young Adult · 6,240 words
First lines
"Plato!"
Plato leaped to his feet and slid the book under the pillow. Then he seized a textbook at random, and opened it wide. His eyes fastened themselves to the print, seizing upon the meaningless words as if they would save him from a retribution that Rogue Rogan had never had to fear.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joseph Samachson
- Date: 1952 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Young Adult, Coming of Age
- Length: 6,240 words
- Structure: 1 section, 125 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as he runs away from home and embarks on a thrilling adventure.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events.
- Young Adult — The book is written for a young adult audience, as it follows the protagonist's journey as a teenager.
- Coming of Age — The book follows the protagonist's journey as he learns about himself and the world around him.
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