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The Kid Who Came From Space
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The stunning new 10+ story from the bestselling and award-winning author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER, for anyone who loved the humour of WALL-E, the action of STAR WARS and the deeply touching emotion of ET.
The thrilling space adventure story perfect for children ages 10+
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The stunning new 10+ story from the bestselling and award-winning author of Time Travelling with a Hamster, for anyone who loved the humour of WALL-E, the action of Star Wars and the deeply touching emotion of ET.
A small village in the wilds of Northumberland is rocked by the disappearance of twelve-year-old Tammy. Only her twin brother, Ethan, knows she is safe – and the extraordinary truth of where she is. It is a secret he must keep, or risk never seeing her again.
But that doesn’t mean he’s going to give up.
Together with his friend Iggy and the mysterious (and very hairy) Hellyann, Ethan teams up with a spaceship called Philip, and Suzy the trained chicken, for a nail-biting chase to get his sister back… that will take him further than anyone has ever been before.
A remarkable story of sibling connection, friendship and interstellar adventure from the author Kiran Millwood Hargrave called “one of my favourite middle grade writers”.
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The Kid Who Came From Space by Ross Welford is celebrated for its originality, humour, and engaging storytelling. The Sunday Times describes it as both amusing and gripping, while the Daily Mail highlights its exciting adventure and examination of themes like love and loyalty. Waterstones calls it a "masterclass in children's storytelling," underscoring its blend of emotion and imaginative fantasy.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008333782
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 January 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Ross Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in London with his wife, children, a border collie and several tropical fish.
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