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Title: Be young again!
Original Publication: United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1950.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Be Young Again!" by Murray Leinster is a feature novel penned in the mid-20th century, specifically around the 1950s. The book combines elements of science fiction and caper fiction as it weaves a story about youth and deceit through the lens of a caper involving the Elixir of Youth. The narrative follows the misadventures of humorous con artist Jode and a clever teenage protagonist as they concoct a scheme to swindle an aging mobster, Mr. Vachti, with the promise of restoring youth. The storyline pivots around Jode's ambitious plan to outsmart Mr. Vachti, a notorious bootlegger, using a supposed Elixir of Youth developed by Professor Henry Barr. Jode and the young protagonist, who narrates the events, orchestrate a scheme to sell the elixir to Vachti, believing it will secure their wealth and futures. As the plot unfolds, themes of trust, deception, and the consequences of one's actions emerge, particularly when misunderstandings lead to chaos. When Jode finds himself in hot water, thanks to the unexpected effects of the elixir on himself and others, the story takes a comical turn, leaving the characters in a precarious position as they navigate their complicated lives filled with surprising twists. Ultimately, the book provides not only a captivating adventure but also a humorous reflection on the lengths people will go to reclaim their youth and the unforeseen results of their schemes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975
Illustrator: Stevens, Lawrence Sterne, 1886-1960
EBook No.: 70562
Published: Apr 15, 2023
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction
Subject: Alchemy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Be young again!
Original Publication: United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1950.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Be Young Again!" by Murray Leinster is a feature novel penned in the mid-20th century, specifically around the 1950s. The book combines elements of science fiction and caper fiction as it weaves a story about youth and deceit through the lens of a caper involving the Elixir of Youth. The narrative follows the misadventures of humorous con artist Jode and a clever teenage protagonist as they concoct a scheme to swindle an aging mobster, Mr. Vachti, with the promise of restoring youth. The storyline pivots around Jode's ambitious plan to outsmart Mr. Vachti, a notorious bootlegger, using a supposed Elixir of Youth developed by Professor Henry Barr. Jode and the young protagonist, who narrates the events, orchestrate a scheme to sell the elixir to Vachti, believing it will secure their wealth and futures. As the plot unfolds, themes of trust, deception, and the consequences of one's actions emerge, particularly when misunderstandings lead to chaos. When Jode finds himself in hot water, thanks to the unexpected effects of the elixir on himself and others, the story takes a comical turn, leaving the characters in a precarious position as they navigate their complicated lives filled with surprising twists. Ultimately, the book provides not only a captivating adventure but also a humorous reflection on the lengths people will go to reclaim their youth and the unforeseen results of their schemes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975
Illustrator: Stevens, Lawrence Sterne, 1886-1960
EBook No.: 70562
Published: Apr 15, 2023
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction
Subject: Alchemy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.