Epi 65: Books -The father of science fiction and how he shaped modern Marvel and Geronimo Stilton works

Full Episode description

If you have heard of the 'time-machine', you are already familiar with the father of science fiction – H.G.Wells. Sep 21 was H.G.Wells' birthday and we look at the works he has created, in this episode. When he wrote his works of science fiction, little may he have imagined that he was going to inspire generations of authors and children. Marvel and DC characters are richer thanks to the elements of science fiction woven into them – whether it is Iron Man's tech-fired suit or the ability of the Avengers to time travel.  The Magic Tree House series of books takes its young protagonists on trips through both space and time.  In this episode, a 11-year old bookworm – Vedant from Singapore, explains why he think H.G.Wells wrote some of his bizarre science fiction stories, and about the author's socialist ideals.

Vedant also tries to look into the future and speaks of what he would like to see.
'Would children really have to do their homework by themselves?'
'Does anyone go to school, in Vedant's version of the future'
You can find answers to these questions and more in this episode.

 A science fiction story plot has been given by Vedant in this episode. If you have written your ending of this story creatively, please send it to us at hello@wsnt.in or DM us on Instagram with your story.

Vedant recommends the episode on Queen Elizabeth II, click here to listen to it.

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