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The Three-Seated Space Ship

Louis Slobodkin (1962)

SubgenreSword & Sorcery
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesSpace Ship #3
Setting
CSM age5
Goodreads4.06
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipHeartwarmingHumor

Protagonist archetypes

Alien ProtagonistDuo / Partners

Tropes

Fish out of WaterPortal FantasyTime TravelFound Family

Themes

FriendshipAdventureWonderFamily Bonds

Synopsis

When the departure of their plane from New York to Albany is delayed for an hour and a half, a little boy, his grandmother, and his friend from outer space use the time to take a quick trip to London in the friend's space ship.

Is The Three-Seated Space Ship appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

A gentle, whimsical adventure about a boy and his alien friend taking an impromptu trip to London. No concerning content—perfect for young children who enjoy imaginative stories.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the fun idea of having an alien friend with a space ship who can take you on secret adventures.

Tags

Science FictionEarly ReaderHumorous FictionTime Adventure