Barrington Stoke Space Ace

Billy is whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of the solar system by his grandfather, a retired astronaut. Can they brave the dangers and return intact? 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 fast-paced story filled with loads of awesome facts about our solar system and illustrated by Tony Ross. With a reading age of 8, it is also suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers. Editorial Reviews Review "I think the idea is wonderful. It is predominantly boys who experience difficulties with reading and they do love facts." Sue Byrne, Parkgate Primary School, Wirral" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Eric was born in West Yorkshire, England. He has been a freelance writer for over ten years, currently reviews books for The Guardian, and has published over 20 books including anthologies, short stories, radio plays and science fiction novels. He's won the British Science Fiction Prize twice for his short stories. Eric currently lives in Dunbar, East Lothian.