Sale price
$1999
Nutshell Library
Ages 4–8 · 1962
Bookroo's summary
An alien assumes the identity of Professor Andrew Martin to complete a mission on Earth. Initially repulsed by human flaws, he discovers unexpected beauty in their imperfections. As he bonds with Martin's family and embraces life's chaos, he questions his mission's purpose. Will his newfound appreciation for humanity alter his path, or will he remain loyal to his alien origins? Explore the humor and depth of human nature through the eyes of an outsider in this thought-provoking tale.
From the publisher
Professor Andrew Martin of Cambridge University solves the world’s greatest mathematical riddle. Then he disappears. When he is found walking naked along the motorway, Professor Martin seems different. Besides the lack of clothes, he now finds normal life pointless. His loving wife and teenage son seem repulsive to him. In fact, he hates everyone on the planet. Everyone, that is, except Newton. And he’s a dog. Can a bit of Debussy and Emily Dickinson keep him from murder?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 294
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2013
- First published
- May 9, 2013
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780857868756
- LCCN
- 2014469883
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