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When a junior scientist explorer from the planet of Martinea crashlands on Eddie's grandmother's farm, Eddie spends his summer searching for a way for Marty to get back home again.Tags
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A quick read. I remember this from my childhood. The atmosphere reminded me of Mayberry RFD. Small town sweetness. I enjoyed the light feeling and the kindness to strangers that was shown. Quaint.
Amusing book about a Martinian (not, he carefully explains, a Martian) from a flying saucer who befriends a normal American boy.
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- Canonical title
- The Space Ship Under the Apple Tree
- Original publication date
- 1952
- People/Characters
- Eddie Blow; Marty; Grandmother
- First words
- One night in mid-August just before he went to bed, Eddie Blow stood on his grandmother's porch looking up at the star-filled sky.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)In the center of the refilled gully stood the old stable lantern Eddie had loaned his friend Marty to light his space ship.
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- Reviews
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- Rating
- (4.03)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 3
- ASINs
- 7
