The Martian Child
A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son
David Gerrold's The Martian Child (2002) is a gay fiction novel. Readers will find themes of abused children, single fathers, fathers and sons and boys.
It has been published in 7 editions.
At about 192 pages, most readers finish it in 3β4 hours.
Awards & lists
- πHugo Awards 1995 β Best Novelette (winner)
- πNebula Awards 1995 β Best Novelette (winner)
- πLocus Awards 1995 β Best Novelette (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Martian Child?
The Martian Child was written by David Gerrold and first published in 2002.
What genre is The Martian Child?
It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction.
How long is The Martian Child?
The median edition has 192 pages, about 3β4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Martian Child?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dream Boy, Hero and The Story of a Marriage.
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