Young Readers Science Fiction Stories

"Young Readers Science Fiction Stories" by Richard M. Elam is a collection of exciting science fiction adventures for young people. It showcases kids like Beth Harrison and Gib Bromfield meeting aliens and journeying through space. One story, "Beth and the Twilight Star” introduces Beth and her father on an excursion in the desert until Beth stumbles upon a spacecraft hidden behind a shimmering wall. Inside, she befriends Linnia, an alien girl from Sirius, who tells Beth about their research trip to Earth, with the story highlighting a blend of wonder and nervousness as Beth faces being far from home. Overall, the book explores themes of bravery, curiosity, and the thrill of exploring the unknown, all wrapped up in kid-friendly, imaginative stories.