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Book Synopsis

A fun, fast-paced story filled with facts about the solar system, and the perfect
celebration of grandparents and grandchildren, now in a new edition.

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? A fun, fast-paced story filled with facts about the solar system, and the perfect celebration of grandparents and grandchildren. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+



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"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

4u2read – Space Ace

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    A Paperback / softback by Eric Brown, Tony Ross

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      Book details

      Publisher Barrington Stoke Ltd
      Published 3 March 2017
      ISBN-13 9781781127254
      978-1781127254
      ISBN-10 1781127255
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      Children & Teen Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A fun, fast-paced story filled with facts about the solar system, and the perfect
      celebration of grandparents and grandchildren, now in a new edition.

      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? A fun, fast-paced story filled with facts about the solar system, and the perfect celebration of grandparents and grandchildren. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+



      Trade Review

      "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

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