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Synopsis
Professor Bullfinch has created a radio telescope ("dish") for the government which will try to determine if extraterrestrials are trying to contact Earth. When Danny sneaks into the observatory, he hears non-random sounds coming from space. He then must figure out how to translate the sounds.
Is Danny Dunn and the Voice from Space appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 7 and up.
A wholesome mid-century children's science fiction adventure featuring a curious boy who discovers possible alien signals using a professor's radio telescope. No concerning content—focused on problem-solving, scientific curiosity, and the excitement of discovery.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids who love science and space will enjoy following Danny as he tries to decode mysterious sounds from outer space.