The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A young prince from a tiny asteroid embarks on a journey across the universe, visiting various planets and meeting their strange inhabitants. Along the way, he learns about the follies and absurdities of the adult world, the nature of friendship, and the importance of retaining a childlike wonder and curiosity. His journey eventually leads him to Earth, where he befriends a fox and learns about love and loss before finally returning to his asteroid.
The 60th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 2736
Since this book was first published in 1943, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 2736.0.
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