Date:  Tue, 7 May 1996 14:48:35 -0400

From:  Bob Haas <rahaas[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]HAMLET.UNCG.EDU>

Subject: Children's Lit Help



ADS Folken,



While this isn't the proper forum for this question, I hope that some of

you might know where to forward it.



I'm trying to find a book that I read when I was eight years old; I

cannot recall the name. It's about a boy who receives a gift from an

extraterrestrial. I don't remember his name, but I have the notion that

he was a cross between Klaatu and Ward Cleaver. Anyway, he gives this

kid a ball that will do anything the boy wills it to. Pretty cool, eh?

If you can help me with the title, I'll be most grateful. I'm guessing

that it was published in the mid to late 50s.



Bob