Spike in Space - Softcover

Stanley, Malaika Rose

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848531656 ISBN 13: 9781848531659

Publisher: Tamarind Books, 2015

Synopsis

Spike's adopted family are all a little green in the face—that's because they're aliens! They're in a spaceship heading towards their planet, Aledela, and Spike is going with them. At first Spike is excited, but the planet is strange and he's picked on at school. When he eventually runs away he becomes lost—but finds answers with a wise old man and a pile of dung.

About this title

About the Author:

Malaika Rose Stanley grew up in Birmingham. She has worked as a teacher in Zambia, Uganda, Germany, Switzerland and Britain. She is now a full-time writer and the Royal Literary Fund Fellow at the London College of Fashion. She also runs creativity and writing workshops for children and adults. Her publications for Tamarind include Baby Ruby Bawled, Miss Bubble's Troubles and Spike and Ali Enson. Malaika enjoys travel, singing, reading, ballet and football. She lives in North London near her grown-up sons.

Review:

"This touching story of changes, new beginnings and dealing with difference is ideal for sharing with young children facing new experiences or beginning a new school year." Booktrust "The combination of everyday things with which all kids are familiar ... and the excitement of life in space make this a fascinating and enjoyable series, which also carries a strong message about the importance of families and the reassurance they give." Parents in Touch "a fun adventure with quirky black and white illustrations which add to the wonderful descriptions of the attractive alien world with geometric shaped buildings and people of every colour from green to purple. I am sure there will be more adventures of Spike and Ali to be enjoyed." -- Carousel Carousel magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Tamarind Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1848531656
• ISBN 13: 9781848531659
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128