Earthbound by Henry Guth
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Guth, Henry |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Astarita, Rafael Jerard Norman, 1912-1994 |
| Title | Earthbound |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1947 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64351 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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