All That Goes Up by Kirby Brooks
"All That Goes Up" by Kirby Brooks is a science fiction story written during the early 1950s. The book revolves around the unexpected consequences of a young man's experimental invention involving anti-gravity technology, leading to ludicrous yet thought-provoking situations in a family setting. It explores themes of scientific experimentation, the humor in familial dynamics, and the whimsical nature of unforeseen outcomes. The story follows Ralph Wilson, a man in his fifties, whofinds himself literally stuck to the ceiling after his son, Jim, develops an anti-gravity device while experimenting with materials at college. When Jim's Great Dane, Duchess, inadvertently floats up and escapes out the window, chaos ensues, leading to a frantic attempt to understand Jim's invention and get Ralph down to safety. As Professor Jordan, a mentor to Jim, arrives to help solve the situation, the family grapples with the absurdity of their predicament while rekindling their bond through humor and teamwork. Ultimately, the narrative combines science fiction with family comedy, showcasing the challenges and absurdities of innovation while highlighting the strength of familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brooks, Kirby |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Smith, H. R. |
| Title | All That Goes Up |
| Series Title | Produced from Space Science Fiction May 1953. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Inventors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32765 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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