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Life on Mars
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Age range 3 to 6
If you keep an open mind then you will discover all sorts of wonders, so never give up exploring!
A daring young astronaut arrives on Mars, certain he will find life there. He has even brought a gift of chocolate cupcakes. But soon he realises he's made a mistake. He won't find life on Mars - and what's worse, now he can't find his spaceship! But as only the audience can see, if only he would turn around he might just meet the friendly Martian who is always lurking shyly one step behind. Our astronaut's only mistake is to give up too soon and go home, leaving the poor Martian all alone.
'Bursting with quiet wit and gorgeous Martian vistas. Simply masterful.' - Kirkus Starred Review
'Satisfying silliness from start to finish, with a gotcha ending that will prompt requests for repeat readings.' - PW
Jon Agee excels at creating picture books with unusual settings and characters... for young readers, this book serves as a great introduction to the kinds of books where the reader knows more information than the main character does. - The Huffington Post
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Life on Mars by Jon Agee is praised for its delightful humour and whimsical illustrations. Reviewers appreciate how the story engages children with its clever twist and charming depiction of an astronaut's adventurous search for life. The book is often highlighted for its ability to elicit laughter while delivering a heartwarming message.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781912650156
Publisher: Scallywag Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scallywag Press
Illustration: Full colour throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jon Agee
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 292.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Jon Agee attended The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City. A full-time author, he lives with his wife in San Francisco. Jon is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, which between them have won an Irma Black Honor, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books, ALA Notable Book, and much more. In the UK Jon has been shortlisted for the Children's Book Award and twice been long-listed for the UKLA Award.
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