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the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net  a"Junior" by Robert Abernathy is a whimsical science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story is set in an underwater world inhabited by anthropomorphic sea creatures, specifically outlining the life of a young polyp named Junior as he navigates his developmental stages. The book humorously explores themes of growth, independence, and the conflicts between parental expectations and youthful curiosity.  The narrative begins with Junior's carefree adventures and his parents' concern over his tendency to stray from their supervision. As Junior grows, he grapples with pressures to conform to the norms of maturity, which include settling down and assuming responsibilities. However, Junior's inquisitive spirit leads him to resist these expectations. The story culminates in a surprising twist where Junior constructs a device that allows him to move away from the safety of his home, ultimately defying the traditional path laid out by his parents and sparking chaos in his community. Through its lighthearted tone and engaging characters, "Junior" cleverly critiques societal norms regarding growth and independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories1 aWeiss 0aProduced from Galaxy January 195640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49809  c90647d90647