In "A Martian Comes to Stay" by Penelope Lively, a quirky and thought-provoking tale unfolds when a young boy named Sam encounters an alien from Mars. This unexpected visitor disrupts the mundane routine of Sam's life and family, bringing with him a sense of wonder and curiosity. As the Martian explores human customs and emotions, he helps Sam and his family see the world through fresh eyes. Themes of identity, belonging, and the nature of existence are woven throughout the story, as both Sam and the Martian learn valuable lessons about connection and understanding in their brief but impactful time together. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Red Stories .

There are 46 pages in this book. This book was published in 1995 by Hachette Children's Group .

Penelope Lively was born in Cairo Egypt. She came to England when she was 12 years old. She went to school in Sussex and studied at Oxford. She has written many award winning adult and children's books and now lives in London. She has four grandchildren. Anthony Lewis is known for many picture books which have sold in many countries.