The sequel to the official novelization of the classic film, and based on a story by Steven Spielberg, E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet sparkles with the same wit and spirit as the original. William Kotzwinkle whisks readers to E.T.'s home planet, where the gentle extra-terrestrial has fallen out of favor with his colleagues. In the face of their objections, E.T. must use all his ingenuity to come up with a plan for returning to earth to fulfill his promise to give spiritual guidance to his young friend, Elliot.

E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet joins the re-issue of the official novelization and a host of tie-in books coming from Simon & Schuster's children's division to celebrate the return to theaters worldwide of one of the most endearing characters ever created.