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Secret Science Society in Space

The Secret Science Society

Kathy Hoopmann author Josie Montano author Ann-Marie Finn illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Wombat Books

Published:15th Aug '24

£7.99

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THE SECRET SCIENCE SOCIETY IN SPACE is a fun story about diversity and individuality and the joys of science. It follows the adventures of four students who are forced to work together to represent their school to produce a project for a science fair. Zane has ADHD, Bart is autistic, Kiki has anxiety and Mona is, well, Mona is Mona. After visiting a space exhibition, they are alarmed to discover that Laika, the first dog to orbit the Earth, was sent up in a rocket with no chance of return. They decide that their project would be to create a spaceship that could bring animals home safely. On the day, Zane not only sneaks in a real dog but has the brilliant idea of cooking a piece of steak for ‘space-smell’ authenticity. Naturally, this leads to DISASTER! The twist gets even bigger when it is revealed that Mona’s dad is a real live astronaut. Despite a comedy of errors, naturally, they win first prize. As they work together, the very diverse characters discover that they all have strengths and weaknesses and that to be the best team, they had to support each other in the difficult times and celebrate the good.

“Moving at a rocketing pace, this story, much like Zane, rarely stops for breath as it zooms towards the day of the fair, with space facts and puns aplenty.” -- Reading Time
"Will capture the imagination of young readers as there are many very funny moments“ * Blue Wolf Reviews *
“will appeal to those independent young readers who like to combine science and reading, while being able to appreciate and value the fact that sometimes it takes some very diverse characters and thinking to achieve something spectacular and even the wildest ideas should be considered " * The Bottom Shelf *

ISBN: 9781761110092

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

108 pages