The Martian's spaceship needs repairs, but when he returns with the spanner he's borrowed from Peter and his gran, he finds he's been abandoned! Luckily, Gran and Peter take him in, and introduce him to life in the country. It's all going well until they take him to the village fete. Will the local villages see through the Martian's cunning disguise—and what will happen if they do?
Information
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780340855683
Publish year:
2002
Publish date:
Oct. 17, 2002
Penelope Lively
Penelope Lively is a renowned British author known for her novel "Moon Tiger," which won the Booker Prize in 1987. Her literary style is characterized by vivid storytelling and intricate character development. Lively's work explores themes of memory, time, and the complexities of human relationships, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.