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Thomas Derwent, an eleven‑year‑old boy living in Belthorp, has always known Earth as home. When his father reveals that they are destined to return to Ormingat, the planet from which their family originally came, Thomas is devastated by the idea of leaving everything familiar. The family have completed a research mission on Earth, and are preparing to board a ship that will take them back to Ormingat—a place Thomas can barely remember. Amid the physical and emotional challenges of the journey, Thomas becomes separated from his father, forcing him to decide whether to stay on Earth or follow his family back to their alien homeland. His choice will shape his future and redefine his sense of belonging.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sylvia Waugh
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