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100 1 _aGuth, Henry
245 1 0 _aEarthbound
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Planet Stories Winter 1947
500 _aRelease date is 2021-01-20
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSiblings -- Fiction
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
653 _aSpace ships -- Fiction
653 _aRunaway children -- Fiction
700 1 _aAstarita, Rafael Jerard Norman,
_d1912-1994
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories Winter 1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64351
999 _c105174
_d105174