Jewels from the Moon facts for kids
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| Author | Eleanor Cameron |
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| Illustrator | Vic Dowd |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Mushroom Planet Books |
| Genre | Science fiction Children's novel |
| Publisher | American Book Company |
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Publication date
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1964 |
| Media type | Print (Softcover) |
| Pages | 65 pp |
| Preceded by | A Mystery for Mr. Bass |
| Followed by | Time and Mr. Bass |
Jewels from the Moon and The Meteor That Couldn't Stay is an exciting science fiction book for kids, written by Eleanor Cameron and illustrated by Vic Dowd. It was first published in 1964. This book features characters from Cameron's popular "Mushroom Planet" series. However, it's a bit different from the main series.
This book was actually made to be a special reading book for schools. The American Book Company distributed it this way. Because of its unique purpose, many fans of the "Mushroom Planet" series might not even know about it! The book is 64 pages long. It includes questions for understanding, discussion ideas, and vocabulary help after each story.
Contents
What Are the Stories About?
This book contains two fun short stories. Each story takes readers on a unique adventure. They both feature characters you might know from the Mushroom Planet books.
Jewels from the Moon
In the first story, "Jewels from the Moon," two friends named Chuck Masterson and David Topman meet a mysterious old lady. She is very kind and turns out to be a Mycetian, just like the character Mr. Bass. This special lady takes Chuck and David on an amazing dream journey. It's a spectacular adventure that feels very real.
The Meteor That Couldn't Stay
The second story is called "The Meteor That Couldn't Stay." In this tale, David Topman goes on another exciting trip. He joins Prewytt Brumblydge, a character who is important in other Mushroom Planet books like Mr. Bass's Planetoid and A Mystery for Mr. Bass. Their mission is to find pieces of a special meteorite. This meteorite is made of a material called brumblium.
The Mushroom Planet Series
Jewels from the Moon and The Meteor That Couldn't Stay is connected to a larger series of books. These are known as "The Mushroom Planet Books." Eleanor Cameron wrote all five books in this popular series. They are beloved by many young readers.
Main Books in the Series
The main books in "The Mushroom Planet Books" series include:
- The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet (1954)
- Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet (1956)
- Mr. Bass's Planetoid (1958)
- A Mystery for Mr. Bass (1960)
- Time and Mr. Bass (1967)
This book, Jewels from the Moon and The Meteor That Couldn't Stay, fits into the world of these stories. It lets readers enjoy more adventures with familiar characters. It's a great way to explore the universe Eleanor Cameron created.
