Project Gutenberg 2020-01-16 Public domain in the USA. 104 De Vet, Charles V. 1911 1997 DeVet, Charles V. Vet, Charles V. de Vet, Charles Vincent de Gramp Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Gramp" by Charles V. De Vet is a short story that falls within the science fiction genre, crafted during the early 1960s. The narrative explores themes of perception and understanding through the unique abilities of a young boy who perceives the thoughts and emotions of those around him as vivid mental pictures. The story dives into the complex relationship between the boy and his grandfather, affectionately referred to as Gramp, highlighting the challenges of being different in a society that often rejects those who stand out. The story unfolds through the eyes of the young protagonist, Little Joe, who possesses the extraordinary ability to see the thoughts and feelings of others as colorful images in his mind. This gift, however, becomes a double-edged sword as it leads to tension and misunderstandings, particularly when Gramp engages in dubious actions that trouble the boy. As they navigate the complexities of their secretive bond, Joe grapples with the moral dilemmas posed by his grandfather's questionable decisions. The climax reveals a poignant moment of realization and loss as Joe's innocent instinct to protect Gramp ultimately leads to a heartbreaking conclusion, leaving a lasting impression about the innocence of childhood and the weight of adult actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 94.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories Grandparent and child -- Fiction Telepathy -- Fiction Psychic ability -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 39412 2025-06-24T09:45:33.799459 text/html 15556 2024-10-17T15:52:59 text/html 88458 2025-06-24T09:45:35.602414 application/epub+zip 87313 2025-06-24T09:45:34.194461 application/epub+zip 74116 2025-06-24T09:45:33.970441 application/epub+zip 120763 2025-06-24T09:45:36.834431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114207 2025-06-24T09:45:35.366426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101142 2022-09-27T16:19:27.569388 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 33179 2023-09-26T08:10:40.992635 text/plain 13409 2024-10-17T15:52:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16667 2025-06-24T09:45:36.969422 application/rdf+xml 25704 2025-06-24T09:45:34.060422 image/jpeg 3999 2025-06-24T09:45:34.015422 image/jpeg 263653 2025-06-24T09:45:33.808498 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog