Space Ace
Eric Brown, Tony Ross
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+
Reviews
I liked how it said all the different planets were named after Godd
Captain Peaches Heronimus 15.09.2024
I think that it was really enjoyable because it was fun how the ship malfunctions and goes to the edge of the solar system and you learn lots of space facts too.
Officer Bernice Moonbeam 21.08.2023
This book was factual. I liked it because it had a lot of space facts and a story combined. I would recommend it to someone who likes space.
Professor Cornelius Vampire 11.08.2023
I learned some new things about planets that is in our galaxy which is called Milky Way and some of the things I know them.
Prince Switch Archway 02.07.2023
A little boy called Billy and his Grandad visit all the planets in a junkyard space craft. Billy's mum had told him not to go in Granddad's spaceships! They see moons and how beautiful Jupiter and Saturn are. There is a hologram guide onboard that explains about the planets. Billy learns that Pluto is a dwarf plant and scientists believe that it was Jupiter's moon and crashed into it. The book is set in the future. Someone who likes learning about space may enjoy the book.
Princess Angel Dangerous 05.08.2022
I loved all the facts I loved how grandad was shown and he was a really kind person I would definitely recommendations it to someone else who wants to be an astronaut when they are older
Anonymous 03.08.2022
I thought the book was good! My favourite character was Billy. Yes I would recommend this book to someone who likes reading.
Queen Cilla Bookmark 03.09.2021
so it was very good and now I know the planets in order. It was non-fiction. It was a good book of space and very interesting
Judge Sketch Custard 25.08.2021
There were interesting facts about each planet.
Major Kipper Spinner 03.08.2021
It was interesting and nice book to read. Billy was my favourite character because he was going on adventures. Yes I would definitely recommend this book for people jwho like to be smart.
Major Rapper Bluebird 30.07.2021
This is a fiction book that also includes space facts as you read it. It is about a boy called Billy and his Grandad who likes to build spaceships. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes reading and learning about space.
Earl Neptune Hammersmith 24.07.2021
I liked how they taught me about the planets
Lieutenant Bart Toothpaste 16.09.2020
I liked how it taught me about the planets
Anonymous 16.09.2020
A boy on his grandad go into space on a ship Grandad had fixed. Years ago, Grandad had crashed in the asteroid field but this time they got through. I found it interesting learning real facts about space such as that 2 planets have rings around them and Jupiter is so big it could fit Earth in its core and that it's biggest moon is half the size of the planet. I recommend this book to anyone interested in Space.
Sergeant Binky Piano-key 29.08.2020
I liked it because the grandad could fly through the asteroid belt again. It was full of facts even though it was a fiction book.
Constable Mars Slingshot 29.06.2020
A short fact giver about space. gives you the main facts but it's not that long. if you are a fast reader like me, read it in the library or borrow from a friend if you could.
Anonymous 12.12.2019
After grand fathers spaceship gets malfunctioned, billy and his granddad goes around the solar system and learns about other planets. It had a lot of facts about planets. I loved the fact that the author chose to express facts as a story
Anonymous 03.11.2019
I liked this book because I am a space lover and it’s all about space which is obvious from its name “Space Ace”. A boy named Billy goes to space with his wonderful Grandfather but then the old spacecraft malfunctions which leads to the expedition. The orbit around every single planet present in the system. They found many interesting facts about different elements of the solar system. The main two characters that play the soul part are Billy and his Granddad . My favourite character is the grandad. He is an emotional person. The author has given a very brief and short review about all the planets.
Anonymous 03.11.2019
This book was about a boy who's grandfather invited him around his house to see his rocket he got working. They were only supposed to go to the moon and then the rocket went wrong, a hologram appeared and he said they are going to be visiting different planets for the whole weekend. My favourite character was the grandfather because he was adventurous. I found this book interesting as it spoke about different planets.
Anonymous 03.09.2019
I like astronomy and the title caught my attention. I like the way a story was mixed with teaching about space.
Empress Diamond Armadillo 31.08.2019
