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From the author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright comes another cutting-edge cosmic space adventure for anyone who's ever looked up at the stars and wondered about the universe. An exploration of the constellations, an appreciation of the courage of astronauts, and a loving father-son story. Perfect for fans of Scott Kelly's Astrotwins series.How amazing would it be to have a dad who's an astronaut? To see him go on rocket launches, live in zero gravity, and fly through space like a superhero? Jamie Drake knows. His dad is orbiting Earth in the International Space Station. Jamie thinks it's cool, and he's proud of his dad, but he also really misses him. Hanging out at the local observatory one day, Jamie is surprised when he picks up a strange signal on his phone. Could it be aliens? Are they closer to our planet than anyone realizes? With his dad in space, Jamie feels he has no choice but to investigate on his own. But when something goes wrong with his dad's mission, Jamie is reminded that space is a dangerous place. He decides it's time to prove that he's a hero too.
About the Author
Christopher Edge is an award-winning children's author whose books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. His novel The Many Worlds of Albie Bright was selected by the New York Public Library as one of the Best Children's Books of 2017 and was also nominated for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal in the UK, as was his novel The Jamie Drake Equation, which was also selected by The Times of London as one of the best children's books of the year. His other books include the critically-acclaimed and award-winning Twelve Minutes to Midnight trilogy of historical mysteries which received a starred Booklist review, and he is also the author of How to Write Your Best Story Ever! and How To Be A Young #Writer, inspirational guides to creative writing for children and teenagers.Find out more about Christopher at christopheredge.co.uk
