02436cam a22003973u 4500 64351 UtSlPG 20260610134500.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Guth, Henry Earthbound Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1947 Release date is 2021-01-20 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Siblings -- Fiction Mars (Planet) -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Runaway children -- Fiction Astarita, Rafael Jerard Norman, 1912-1994 Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1947 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64351 105174 105174