Space Ace
Published on 3. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-78112-725-4 (ISBN)
Description
A fun, fast-paced story filled with facts about the solar system, doubling as the perfect celebration of grandparents and grandchildren.
Billy's grandfather is a retired astronaut who likes to take Billy on trips around planet Earth. But when the ship's computer takes over, they suddenly find themselves zooming away on a grand tour of the Solar System! But when the computer system fails and Billy's grandfather is forced to pilot the ship manually through the treacherous asteroid belt! Will they make it home alive?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Billy's grandfather is a retired astronaut who likes to take Billy on trips around planet Earth. But when the ship's computer takes over, they suddenly find themselves zooming away on a grand tour of the Solar System! But when the computer system fails and Billy's grandfather is forced to pilot the ship manually through the treacherous asteroid belt! Will they make it home alive?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Reviews / Votes
"Fact and fiction are cleverly combined in this space travel adventure story ... Lots to learn, and lots of fun to be had" - LoveReading4Kids"Superbly illustrated ... perfect to read to 5-7s at bedtime, or as an exciting story for older reluctant or struggling readers" - BookTrust
"A fun, fast-paced story filled with facts about the solar system, ideal for all young space fanatics, and the perfect celebration of grandparents and grandchildren" - Parents in Touch
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Reading Age: 7 years, Interest Age: From 7 years
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 132 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
130 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78112-725-4 (9781781127254)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Eric Brown
Space Ace
Book
10/2012
2nd Edition
Barrington Stoke Ltd
€28.67
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Persons
Eric Brown has been a freelance writer for over fifteen years, reviews books for The Guardian, and has published over 20 books. He has won the British Science Fiction Prize twice for his short stories.