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This is a collection of imaginative space tales from well-known contemporary authors. Authors featured include Malorie Blackman, Helen Dunmore, Nicholas Fisk, Douglas Hill, and Mary Hoffman.

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Collections of science fiction whcih are especially aimed at children are few and far between which makes this anthology by Tony Bradman particularly welcome ... These stories are destined to become classics Books for Your Children A first-class collection of short stories, complemented by the excellent black and white illustrations of Jon Riley. Aimed at 8 to 12 year olds, its space theme will probably encourage reluctant readers to take a second look The School Librarian Incisive, recent works by skilled writers with vivid illustrations and largely contemporary or futuristic settings ... With ten sound to stunning stories in each book, these reasonably priced collections are an outstandingly valuable resource Books for Keeps

"""Collections of science fiction whcih are especially aimed at children are few and far between which makes this anthology by Tony Bradman particularly welcome ... These stories are destined to become classics"" Books for Your Children ""A first-class collection of short stories, complemented by the excellent black and white illustrations of Jon Riley. Aimed at 8 to 12 year olds, its space theme will probably encourage reluctant readers to take a second look"" The School Librarian ""Incisive, recent works by skilled writers with vivid illustrations and largely contemporary or futuristic settings ... With ten sound to stunning stories in each book, these reasonably priced collections are an outstandingly valuable resource"" Books for Keeps"

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Tony Bradman graduated from Cambridge University and worked in journalism for many years as an editor and reviewer of childrens' books. Now a full-time author, he has produced several successful anthologies for young readers for Random House Children's Books, including three focusing exclusively on football: the Football Fever titles.

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