" Childhoods " was a classic science fiction novel written by Huxley. The protagonist of the novel was a boy named Charles band. His childhood was divided into two periods: one was his childhood in an orphanage after his parents died, and the other was his childhood in a wealthy family after his father died. During his childhood, Bann met many interesting people, including: Bann's adoptive father was a wealthy businessman who provided Bann with good living conditions. 2. Ben's classmate, a smart and brave boy who later became an astronaut. Bann's cousin was a beautiful girl who later became a doctor. Ben's friend was a boy named Tom. He was a kind and smart boy who later became a lawyer. These people had an important influence on Bann's growth. At the end of the novel, Bann had grown up and joined NASA. He became an astronaut and returned to his hometown to tell his experience in space.