He is 3 million light years from home. He may be wise and as old as the stars but right now he needs a friend. The secrets of the universe can't help him. He's stranded on earth: alone, homesick and afraid. It is a hostile planet. The police are after him and there's no one who can help.until he meets the children. To them he's a magical being from another world: to him they are unforgettable friends! Kotzwinkle's acclaimed novelization of the original screenplay by Melissa Mathison brings additional background and detail that expands and enhances the story of Elliott and his strange an... View More...