How did people in the 1950s view space travel? In Eleanor Cameron's book, The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet, it was child's play! David's father finds a want ad in the newspaper asking for a small space ship built by a boy or two. David and his friend Chuck build such a ship and meet the mysterious Mr. Bass as their adventure begins.
Today we know that space travel is not so easy, but when I was growing up anything was possible. Take a look back and enjoy the idea that there is a small planet between the Earth and the Moon that is very hard to detect. And believe that it is possible to travel to this tiny planet and save the inhabitants' civilization with something as ordinary as a chicken. Suspend belief and enjoy the adventure!
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