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Bananaquit Since: Jan, 2001
2011-08-22 11:59:52

It kind of sounds like The Moonball by Ursula Moray Williams, only the ball wasn’t made of metal (I don’t think).

71.227.35.42 Since: Dec, 1969
2011-08-22 18:02:26

I'll check that out ... thanks!

12.107.188.5 Since: Dec, 1969
2011-08-24 11:34:36

Turns out it's actually The Magic Ball From Mars by Carl Biemiller, published in 1953. Your link to goodreads.com was a huge help in finding it, so thanks very much!

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