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Meet the Rockets: Nana Whiz and Baby Bear

Meet the Rockets: Nana Whiz and Baby Bear

Say hello to Nana Whiz and baby Bear!
They are the oldest and youngest members of the Rocket family. We trust you can work out who's who!

Nana Whiz adores taking her turbo bike out for a spin through the skies.
Her blue alien pal Dot likes … read more

17 July 2019

5,4,3,2,1...We have lift off!

5,4,3,2,1...We have lift off!

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Space Chase, the Summer Reading Challenge 2019 has officially started in libraries across the UK!

This summer we're heading to space for a very special mission – check out our blog and watch our video to learn more about this year's theme.

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12 July 2019

Meet the Rockets: Holly and Joe

Meet the Rockets: Holly and Joe

Meet Holly and Joe Rocket! They live in space with their children Leo, Cass and Bear, and Holly's mum Nana Whiz.

Mum Holly is a rocket scientist and she's brilliant at problem-solving.

When Holly visits the Moon Library, she heads straight … read more

10 July 2019

Space Chase has touched down in Scotland!

Space Chase has touched down in Scotland!

Space Chase, the Summer Reading Challenge 2019 officially launches in libraries in Scotland on Saturday 22 June

If you’re in Scotland you can now sign up to take part in the Challenge – just visit your local library to get started!

Borrow a… read more

22 June 2019

Meet the Rockets: Leo and Cass

Meet the Rockets: Leo and Cass

Meet Leo and Cass Rocket! They live in space with the rest of their family on a satellite station.

Leo is the eldest and a big bookworm.

One of his main hobbies is reading earthling adventures, so you'll often find him in the Moon Library s… read more

21 June 2019

Space Chase

Space Chase

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Get ready for an out of this world adventure with Space Chase

Prepare for lift off as we travel across the galaxy on a very special reading mission: it's the Summer Reading Challenge 2019!

 
Meet the Rockets! This super cool family lives on… read more

24 May 2019

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Schools

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Families

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Libraries

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