"The Bumblebee Flies Anyway" is a novel by Robert Cormier, an American author known for his young adult fiction that often tackles complex and dark themes. The book was first published in 1983. It follows the story of Barney, a teenage patient in a hospital where experimental treatments are conducted on terminally ill patients. Barney suffers from memory loss and is uncertain about his own identity. As he navigates his way through the hospital's mysterious experiments and the relationships he forms with other patients, he starts to question the reality of his situation and the intentions of those around him. The title refers to the idea that bumblebees are not supposed to be able to fly, according to the principles of aerodynamics, yet they do. This serves as a metaphor for the characters in the novel who defy expectations and limitations. "The Bumblebee Flies Anyway" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant story that explores themes of identity, mortality, and the human spirit's capacity to persevere in the face of adversity.
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