Earthbound by Henry Guth

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Author Guth, Henry
Illustrator Astarita, Rafael Jerard Norman, 1912-1994
Title Earthbound
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Earthbound" by Henry Guth is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows two young siblings, Lanya and Virgil Greggor, who are determined to build a spaceship and embark on an adventure to Earth, a dream they feel is neglected by their busy parents. The book explores themes of youthful ambition, exploration, and the desire for recognition. The narrative unfolds as Lanya and Virgil, feeling overlooked and underappreciated in their Martian home, take the bold step of constructing their spacecraft. Despite Lanya's growing fears about the journey, Virgil’s confidence pushes them forward. Their preparations are detailed and filled with a childlike excitement. However, their adventure takes a comedic turn when they are intercepted by space police shortly after their launch. This unexpected encounter brings them back to their parents, where the children voice their frustrations, leading to a resolution that emphasizes understanding and connection within the family unit. Ultimately, the siblings’ adventure transforms into a valuable lesson in communication and the importance of being heard. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Siblings -- Fiction
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Runaway children -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64351
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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