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Zoom!

By Sam Usher

Boy and Grandad’s recycled rocket reaches space—then a broken module leaves them facing an impossible rescue.

adventurous · inventive · heart-warming · humorous

Genres

Adventure Science Fiction Friendship and Family

What is Zoom! about?

Boy and Grandad build a homemade rocket from recycled parts and blast off into space. When a module breaks and two astronauts are stranded, they must use their imagination, ingenuity and teamwork to help. As they zoom past planets and stars, Boy learns about space, engineering and the importance of repairing and reusing things. With plenty of excitement and inventive contraptions, this warm adventure celebrates the special bond between a resourceful grandad and his curious grandson.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2023

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