02425cam a22003853u 4500 40961 UtSlPG 20260610133933.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fyfe, H. B. (Horace Bowne), 1918-1997 Luna Escapade Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Orbit volume 1 number 2, 1953. Release date is 2012-10-06 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Luna Escapade" by H. B. Fyfe is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story unfolds primarily in space, focusing on the exploration and settlement on the Moon and Mars, depicting the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. The central theme revolves around the journey of a young woman attempting to escape her troubled family life, and the consequences of her actions. The plot centers around Pete Dudley, a seasoned pilot of a rocket freighter, who unexpectedly discovers Kathi Foster, a girl who stowed away on his ship bound for Luna. Kathi is escaping a tumultuous family situation tied to her deceased grandfather's fortune, and her desire for independence clashes with the harsh realities of her situation. Throughout their journey, Dudley grapples with his responsibility towards Kathi while navigating his own personal and professional dilemmas. Ultimately, as the story unfolds, it explores the concepts of freedom, choice, and the impact of societal constraints, leading to a poignant resolution that reflects on the importance of individual agency amidst overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Runaway teenagers -- Fiction Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Moon -- Fiction Stowaways -- Fiction Produced from Orbit volume 1 number 2, 1953. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40961 81800 81800