Hoka
Hoka is a collection of science fiction and fantasy stories.
Orbiting the G2 star, Brackney's Star III, is the earth-like planet
Toka. And, inhabiting the world of Toka are the Hoka, a small, teddy
bear-looking race, who are surprisingly strong for their size.
Unfortunately their long suffering human plenipotentiary, Alexander
Jones, the Hoka are the most imaginative race in the galaxy, as soon as
they discover a new book of fiction, they adopt the roles and live the
story... invariably with comedic results!
This book is a collection of short stories about the Hoka and the
unfortunate Alexander Jones. Each story is literally laugh-out funny,
and the illustrations peppered throughout add a lot to the humor of
this wonderful book. there are 5 stories in this book.
#1) Joy in Mudville tells the story of the Hoka baseball team (the
Teddies), and their quest for the Sector Pennant. (No one can stand
before the Mighty Casey, right?)
#2) Undiplomatic Immunity finds Alexander Jones and a delegation of
Hokas on Earth to request that Toka's status be upgraded. Unfortunately
for Jones his Hokas have discovered the spy novel!
#3) Full Pack (Hokas Wild) describes what happens when the Hokas
discover the Jungle Books, and meet up with a group of aliens that look
like a tiger, a gorilla and a snake (or should I say Shere Khan, the
Banderlog, and Kaa?).
#4) In the Napoleon Crime, Hokas across the planet are suddenly
introduced to military history with potentially disastrous
consequences; can Jones save the day yet again?
#5) The Bear That Walks Like a Man is not a Hoka story per se, but a faux-leftist intellectual's look at the Hoka.
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Poul Anderson's name is synonymous with the golden age of science fiction, a master of speculative worlds where the future is as vast and varied as the past. Born in 1926 in the United States, Anderson's journey as an author was shaped by his fascination with history, science, and the unknown. A child of the Great Depression, he was drawn to stories that stretched the boundaries of possibility, whether set in the stars or rooted in the depths of myth. Over the course of his career, Anderson built a reputation for crafting intricate narratives that blend hard science fiction with the richness of historical and fantasy elements, making him one of the genre's most respected voices.
Hoka
Hoka consists of 6 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
