E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

The novel expands on the movie's story, adding more insight into the thoughts and feelings of the characters, especially E.T., Elliott, and Mary. The book delves into the reasons for E.T.'s visit to Earth and his connection with the other aliens. The novel also gives a deeper understanding of the inner thoughts of Elliott's mother, Mary, who has a more peripheral role in the film. William Kotzwinkle, the author, was chosen by Steven Spielberg to write the novelization because Spielberg was impressed by Kotzwinkle's previous work. There are other books by Kotzwinkle related to E.T., such as "E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet," which continues the story after the movie. With the holidays coming up, it would make a great Christmas gift either for yourself or for someone you love 🎁✨