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   D.A.

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   Connie Willis 

   

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   'D.A.' by Connie Willis is a novella that follows the story of Theodora Baumgarten, a spirited teenage girl who unexpectedly gets selected as an IASA space cadet despite not applying for the position. Throughout the novella, Theodora tries to navigate this unwanted opportunity and find a way out of it. The writing style is described as reminiscent of Robert A. Heinlein's juvenile fiction, with a focus on character development, humor, and satire. The plot revolves around Theodora's journey in space and her attempts to understand why she was chosen and how she can change her fate.
   

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   unwanted opportunity

   futuristic space travel

   spirited teenage girl

   engaging and humorous writing style
   June 2007

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   78 pages

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