Book details
Neptune
Published in
2021
Description
A boy describes his life with his family in San Francisco. He loves hunting for fossils and creating cities from old cardboard.The boy and his father share a bond for their old blue bus, named Neptune. She's rusty, rickety, and her motor doesn't always start. Still, they both treasure her, even while others do not.One day when the family prepares to head out on a fossil hunt, Neptune's engine once again fails. She proves her worth by reminding everyone to slow down and appreciate one another.Neptune tells the story of an observant boy, his patient father, and their deep love for an old bus with the power to change an entire neighborhood.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
48 pages
Why to read
- Expand your knowledge about the outer planets, specifically Neptune, its characteristics, and its role in our solar system.
- Enjoy a unique narrative or perspective that Vangala Sruthi brings to the topic, offering insights that you may not find in other works.
- Enhance your understanding of space exploration and the scientific discoveries related to Neptune, which could be covered in the book.
- Support emerging authors and contribute to the diversity of voices in the literary or scientific community by reading and sharing their work.