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100 1 _aArkin, Alan,
_d1934-2023
245 1 0 _aPeople Soup
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine November 1958
500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-08
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSiblings -- Fiction
653 _aChildren -- Fiction
653 _aExperiments -- Fiction
700 1 _aJohnson
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine November 1958
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51397
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