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For several days the boy and the
pilot have conversations. The little boy is always asking
questions but doesn't answer any that are asked of him.
Still, bit by bit, we find out that
the boy came from an asteroid which was a very strange place.
He talks about his special feelings and observations about
the people he's met on his journey to earth.
Finally the aviator learns a little
about the asteroid that the boy calls home. It is a unique
place that is only about the size of a house. As time passes
he hears about baobabs which are some kind of weed type plant
that has to be pulled up as soon as it sprouts or else they
will take over the whole asteroid. Dealing with the baobabs,
cleaning out two volcanoes and taking care of his beloved
flower kept the boy busy.
The story may seem bizzare and fantastical,
but while reading this book I can't help getting the feeling
that a little child can see things more clearly than some
adults. -- Jo Dunn
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