No. of pages 160
Published: 2010
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Aquila, Galaxy Children's Large Print, Puffin Modern Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 8 years.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Andrew Norriss is the Whitbread Award (now Costa) - winning author of Aquila, which was made into a BAFTA-nominated TV series. His previous novel, Jessica's Ghost, was shortlisted for the Costa Award.
This book contains the following story:
Aquila
Two schoolboys bunk off a geography field trip and discover a space ship, Aquila. They learn to fly the ship, and to talk Latin - the only language Aquila understands. After many adventures, they realise Aquila is making a real difference to their lives.
This book is in the following series:
Puffin Modern Classics
The "Puffin Modern Classics" series is a celebrated collection of timeless children's literature published by Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. This series aims to introduce young readers to classic stories that have stood the test of time, reimagining them for a new generation. The series features a wide variety of titles, including classics from various genres, such as adventure, fantasy, realism, and historical fiction and encompasses works by renowned authors. While retaining the essence of the original works, the Puffin Modern Classics often feature updated illustrations, introductions, and sometimes new afterwords to provide context for contemporary readers. This approach helps bridge the gap between past and present, making the stories more accessible to today's readers. The series is primarily aimed at children aged 8 and older.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Smarties Book Award - Ages 9-11 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 9-11 Years category by the Smarties Book Award.
Whitbread Book Award
This book was recognised by the Whitbread Book Award.
Smarties Book Award
This book was recognised by the Smarties Book Award.
