TY  - BOOK
AU  - Arkin,Alan
AU  - Johnson
TI  - People Soup
T2  - Produced from Galaxy Magazine November 1958
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Siblings -- Fiction
KW  - Children -- Fiction
KW  - Experiments -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2016-03-08; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "People Soup" by Alan Arkin is a whimsical children's story written in the late 1950s. The book follows the imaginative adventures of two siblings, Bob and Bonnie, as they delve into a chaotic kitchen experiment that takes unexpected turns. This charming tale captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the spirit of invention, wrapped in humor and lightheartedness.  In this story, Bob, the older brother, is engrossed in a messy concoction made with an assortment of unusual ingredients, while Bonnie, his younger sister, becomes his reluctant assistant. As the experiment progresses, Bonnie unexpectedly transforms into a chicken after sampling the mixture. This leads to a comedic and slightly surreal exploration of her new form, as Bob encourages her to embrace the experience before changing her back. The narrative highlights their sibling dynamic, their playful banter, and Bob's relentless pursuit of scientific discovery, culminating in a scene where Bob himself morphs into a St. Bernard. Through their humorous mishaps and imaginative interactions, "People Soup" presents a delightful commentary on the boundless creativity of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51397
ER  -