02412cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500260014426400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032049000450035650000310040150800960043252012330052853400450176165300200180665300180182665300240184465300380186865300250190683000450193185600430197699900190201963843UtSlPG20260610134453.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAthanas, Verne,d1917-196214aThe Madcap Metalloids 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 1949  aRelease date is 2020-11-22  aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Madcap Metalloids" by W. V. Athanas is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The book revolves around the adventurous exploits of two explorers, Jonathan Drake and his companion Doc, as they navigate a hazardous radioactive asteroid and encounter mysterious metallic spheres that possess unique abilities. The story encapsulates themes of exploration, survival, and the whimsical nature of the unknown, showcasing the bold decisions made by the protagonists in a perilous and bizarre environment.  In the narrative, Drake and Doc crash-land on a strange asteroid where they soon discover the existence of sentient metallic spheres that can follow commands through thought. Despite the dangers posed by the asteroid's radioactive nature, the duo experiments with these Metalloids, culminating in a creative plan to use their telepathic abilities to aid in their escape. As Drake forms a bond with these spheres, using them to propel their damaged ship back into space, the book highlights both the excitement and humor found in unexpected encounters, ultimately portraying the human spirit’s resilience and ingenuity in the face of cosmic challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aSurvival -- Fiction  aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction  aAsteroids -- Fiction 0aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 194940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63843  c104667d104667