Book description
Liam has always had trouble keeping his feet on the ground. Being 239,000 miles from earth doesn't make it any easier.
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1 author picked Cosmic as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love all of Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s books. They are funny and clever and the stories are full of twists and loveable characters. This book hooks you from the start and takes you on an adventure you would never have expected. It will make you laugh out loud and bite your nails with worry and you won’t want to stop reading till the end! The story follows the life of Liam, an extraordinarily tall boy, who with one small lie, ends up being launched into space in an ice cream van.
From Emily's list on The best books for reluctant readers aged 7-11.
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