The Blue Man facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Kin Platt |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, Mystery novel |
| Publisher | Harper & Row |
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Publication date
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1961 |
The Blue Man is an exciting mystery and science fiction novel written by American author Kin Platt. It's the first book in a series of four adventures featuring a character named Steve Forrester. The book first came out in 1961 from Harper Books and was re-released in 2005 by Twin Lakes Press.
Contents
What's the Story About?
Imagine spending your summer helping out at a motel! That's what Steve Forrester, a teenager, does when he stays with his aunt and uncle. They run a motel out in the quiet countryside.
A Strange Guest Arrives
One day, Steve is in charge of the front desk all by himself. A very unusual guest checks in. Even though it's summer, this person is wearing a scarf, a hat, a trench coat, and gloves! As the guest signs in, the desk light flickers in a strange way.
Later, Steve takes a towel to the guest's room. What he sees next starts an amazing adventure: the man's skin is bright blue! And it looks like he's taking energy from a lamp nearby. Could this mysterious "Blue Man" be from another planet?
Steve's Big Adventure
Something bad happens to Steve's uncle, and it seems the Blue Man might be involved. The Blue Man quickly disappears. Steve then decides to go on a big trip across the country. He wants to find out what happened and why. Join Steve as he searches for answers and tries to understand the mystery of the Blue Man!
Other Books in the Steve Forrester Series
If you enjoyed The Blue Man, you might like these other books by Kin Platt that also feature Steve Forrester:
- The Blue Man (Harper, 1961)
- Sinbad and Me (Chilton, 1966)
- The Mystery of the Witch Who Wouldn't (Chilton, 1969)
- The Ghost of Hellsfire Street (Delacorte, 1980)
