Cakes in Space (Reeve and McIntyre Adventures)

Cakes in Space (Reeve and McIntyre Adventures)

by Sarah McIntyre (Illustrator), Philip Reeve (Author)

Synopsis

Astra's family are all snoring in their sleeping pods, but Astra is WIDE AWAKE. With her friend, Pilbeam, she goes off exploring and soon finds out the ship is in deep trouble. It's been knocked off course and invaded by a gang of Poglites, an alien salvage crew searching for spoons. But even the Poglites need Astra's help when they discover something far more sinister lurking in the canteen...Sure, they're cakes; but no one would describe them as sweet! Another splendiferous adventure from dynamic duo, Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 07 May 2015

ISBN 10: 0192734903
ISBN 13: 9780192734907
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Crumbs! Humans should eat cake - not the other way round.

Media Reviews
'A gloriously wacky space adventure packed with illustrations and quirky humour.' * 'The Bookseller's Children's Buyer's Guide', The Bookseller *
'This is a really fun story by Philip Reeve with the fabulous illustrations by Sarah McIntyre - what a dazzling duo they are . . . I loved this book.' * Jessica Harding, The Onion Magazine *
'Fast paced, funny and full of loveable characters and ingenious illustrations, Reeve and McIntyre have served up a sticky-sweet triumph.' * Kate Whiting, Western Gazette *
'Children will love the chaotic fun and cartoonish illustrations in this fast paced fantasy.' * Sally Morris, Daily Mail *
'Another amazing adventure packed with eccentric characters and zany humour' * Lancashire Evening Post *
'Superbly funny' * Nic Bottomley at Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights *
'Definitely the best for absurdist humour, postmodern pranks and silliness' * The Bookbag *
'Filled with brilliant illustrations and splendiferous spacey adventure, Cakes in Space is great for kids with their heads in the clouds.' * Birmingham Mail *
A fun twist on a science fiction story * The Week Junior *