First Man

"First Man" by Clyde Brown is a science fiction tale about an ordinary man named Orville Close, who gets swept up in his neighbor's outlandish scheme to reach the Moon. The story is filled with humor as the unwilling astronaut Orville deals with Harold Ferguson's odd mission. The plot follows their unexpected trip into space after an accidental launch, featuring the clashing personalities of the cautious Orville and the wildly ambitious Harold. Their journey is marked by funny misunderstandings and unexpected trouble, leading to a bumpy landing on the Moon. Upon returning to Earth, Orville's dreams of glory don't pan out as expected, leaving him to ponder the strangeness of their cosmic adventure as he settles back into his normal life.