02491cam a22003733u 4500 60133 UtSlPG 20260610134403.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Elam, Richard M. (Richard Mace), 1920-2013 Young Visitor to Mars Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-08-18 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Mars (Planet) -- Juvenile fiction Space ships -- Juvenile fiction Space flight -- Juvenile fiction Moon -- Juvenile fiction Geer, Charles, 1922-2008 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60133 100959 100959