A pilot stranded in the desert meets a small prince from another planet
What it is about
A pilot crashes in the Sahara and meets a boy who says he has come from a tiny planet. Over several days the prince tells of his travels and of the rose he left behind. It is a short tale read by children and adults alike.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like short, gentle fables, and parents looking for a book to share with older kids.
What you will get
A quick read that stays with you for years. The watercolor-style drawings are by the author and are part of its charm.
Behind the book
The book came out in April 1943 in New York, with English and French editions published together.
Source: Wikipedia
The Little Prince Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Friendship · Wonder · Meaning
Length
91 pages · ≈ 3 h
More about this book
Characters
The pilot who tells the story, the little prince and a fox.
Setting
The Sahara desert and a handful of tiny planets.
What makes it different
It looks like a children’s story but speaks to adults.
Feel
Gentle, wistful and wise.
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