It has been read by children and adults around the world. A bestseller that has been read by children and adults around the world for over a century. A boy "I" met when he crash-landed his plane in the desert. It was a prince who had left his tiny little planet behind and arrived at the seventh star, Earth, after visiting many stars.... This gem of a story, which once read, is sure to become a treasured possession, still holds a special place in the hearts of people around the world more than 60 years after its publication. This new translation brings back to life the most lovable and resolute prince in gentle Japanese.