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Space Ace

Eric Brown author Tony Ross illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:3rd Mar '17

Should be back in stock very soon

Space Ace cover

(Dyslexia-friendly)

A fun, fast-paced story filled with facts about the solar system, doubling as the perfect celebration of grandparents and grandchildren.

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.

"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

ISBN: 9781781127254

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 7mm

Weight: 120g

72 pages

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