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100	1		_aBudrys, Algis, _d1931-2008
245	1	0	_aRiya's Foundling
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced Science Fiction Stories 1953.
500			_aRelease date is 2010-11-23
508			_aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Riya's Foundling" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The book explores the themes of connection and identity through the interaction between a young boy, Phildee, and a creature reminiscent of an intelligent cow named Riya. The narrative poses intriguing questions about what it means to be a mother and the nature of understanding across species. The story begins with Phildee's imaginative play and gradually shifts to Riya's journey, illustrating her longing to find a mate among wild creatures. As their paths converge, Riya's maternal instincts awaken upon encountering Phildee, who is confused and intrigued by her. Through their interactions, both characters experience an emotional transformation: Riya finds joy in nurturing, while Phildee grapples with his identity in an unfamiliar world. Ultimately, their bond transcends species, highlighting themes of love, belonging, and the unique connection that can exist between beings despite their differences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience fiction
653			_aShort stories
653			_aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction
653			_aTelepathy -- Fiction
830		0	_aProduced Science Fiction Stories 1953.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34420
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