First published 1971
A pilot's plane crashes in the Sahara desert. There, he meets a curious young prince from a tiny asteroid, who shares tales of his travels to other planets. As the prince recounts his encounters with strange adults, the pilot is drawn into the child's whimsical yet profound quest to find the meaning of life. At its heart, this enchanting fable is a timeless meditation on the power of childlike wonder and the human need for connection.
Genres: classic-literature, 20th-century, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Sahara Desert
42 pages · Paperback · Odeon Livre