He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
farewell
california
space marine
operation
flying saucer
nasa
homesickness
loss of loved one
prosecution
halloween
alien
extraterrestrial
single mother
alien contact
homesick
empathy
alien friendship
child protagonist
space sci-fi