Warning from the Stars
In this science fiction novel, a group of scientists and astronauts are sent on a mission to explore a distant star system. They soon discover that the star system is home to an advanced alien race, and the aliens have a warning for humanity: the universe is in danger, and the only way to save it is to unite and work together. The crew must find a way to unite the human race and convince them to work together to save the universe. Along the way, they must battle hostile aliens, face their own inner demons, and confront the secrets of the universe. Will they be able to save the universe, or will they succumb to the dangers of the unknown?
By Ron Cocking · First published 1959 · Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 7,253 words
First lines
It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead. The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.
Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.
What this Textopian page supports
Warning from the Stars is listed on Textopian as a novel by Ron Cocking, dated 1959 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ron Cocking
- Date: 1959 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 7,253 words
- Structure: 1 section, 189 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Warning from the Stars by Ron Cocking
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Warning from the Stars?
- How does this novel by Ron Cocking fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Science Fiction first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- The Man Who Hated Mars by Randall Garrett
- The Last Place On Earth by Jim Harmon
- The King Of The City by Keith Laumer
- Suite Mentale by Randall Garrett
- The Girls From Earth by Frank M. Robinson
- Desire No More by Algis Budrys
Genres
- Science Fiction — The title of the book, 'Warning from the Stars', implies a futuristic, science fiction plot.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a mysterious plot, as the reader is left to wonder what the warning from the stars is.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies an adventurous plot, as the reader is left to wonder what the warning from the stars entails and how it will be resolved.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a fantastical plot, as the reader is left to wonder what the warning from the stars entails and how it will be resolved.
Tags
000 · Science Fiction · Short stories · air · away · back · box · called · center · container · could · earth