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Outcast of the Stars

Ray Bradbury

Narrator Scott Miller

Publisher: Scott Miller

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Summary

Fiorello Bodoni is a poor junk dealer who lives beneath a sky filled with rockets he can never afford to ride. Each night, their distant thunder awakens something fierce inside him, a longing passed down like inheritance. 
When a single chance appears, Bodoni must choose between survival and wonder, between practical needs and impossible dreams. His decision sets off a quiet, deeply human journey that asks what the future is truly for, and who deserves to touch it. 
Ray Bradbury tells this story with warmth, restraint, and emotional precision. Rather than focusing on technology, he explores hope, dignity, and the quiet sacrifices parents make for their children. 
Bradbury was one of the defining voices of twentieth-century science fiction. His stories blend poetic language with profound emotional insight, revealing how ordinary people confront extraordinary possibilities.
Duration: 26 minutes (00:26:11)
Publishing date: 2024-06-01; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —