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Young Visitor to Mars
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Elam, Richard M. (Richard Mace), 1920-2013.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "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.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2019-08-18
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