Young Visitor to Mars by Richard M. Elam
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"Young Visitor to Mars" by Richard M. Elam, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story centers on siblings Ted and Jill Kenton, who embark on an adventurous journey to Mars aboard the rocket ship "Shooting Star". Accompanied by their parents, the children encounter various challenges and discoveries throughout their journey, setting the stage for a tale filled with wonder, sibling camaraderie, and the excitement of space
exploration. The opening of the story introduces Ted and Jill as they travel through space, adjusting to life on the ship while facing the realities of their upcoming journey to Mars. As they marvel at the wonders of the universe, a playful yet dangerous incident occurs, showcasing their dynamic temperament and relationship. After a brief scare, they meet the spaceship's crew, learn about navigating through space, and, amidst all this, the reader witnesses the initial bond forming with a new character, Randy Matthews, who intends to join them on their Martian adventure. This portion of the book effectively sets up a mix of thrilling adventure and human emotion, establishing a colorful backdrop for their journeys, friendships, and future challenges on the red planet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Elam, Richard M. (Richard Mace), 1920-2013 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Geer, Charles, 1922-2008 |
| Title | Young Visitor to Mars |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Space flight -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Moon -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60133 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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