Space Pirate Bears

What do our readers think of Space Pirate Bears? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the colourful pictures, funny characters and action-packed space adventure. They especially like imagining themselves in the story and seeing Jamie and Abby turn their ideas into wonderfully silly heroes.

What does the Pageticker team say about Space Pirate Bears?

Space Pirate Bears is a colourful story-within-a-story, packed with big ideas, bigger silliness and bears who apparently can do absolutely everything. Alastair Chisholm and Jez Tuya make teamwork and compromise feel like part of the adventure.

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What is Space Pirate Bears about?

On a rainy day, siblings Jamie and Abby are bored. Their dad begins an exciting tale about Princess Leona's Star Defenders, who protect the galaxy. When the villainous Doktor Drab threatens to drain all colour from the universe, the Star Defenders call upon the Space Pirate Bears for help. However, Jamie and Abby can't agree on the bears' roles—unicorn doctors or secret agents? Together, they must decide to save the universe from greyness.

About the author

Alastair Chisholm is a British author who loves writing exciting stories and puzzles for children. He is best known for his fun series like 'Orion Lost' and the action-packed 'Dragon Storm' books. Alastair enjoys creating adventures that spark the imagination and inspire young readers to discover new worlds.

Discussion ideas around Space Pirate Bears

Making up stories: How do Jamie and Abby help to change Dad’s story, and what would you add to an adventure about the Space Pirate Bears?

Working together: Jamie and Abby do not agree at first. What helps them become a better team, and when has working together helped you?

Different kinds of heroes: Should the bears be unicorn doctors, secret agents, or something else entirely? What makes someone a hero?

Colour and feelings: How does the universe feel when Doktor Drab drains away its colour, and what things make your own world feel bright and exciting?

Boredom and imagination: How do Jamie and Abby turn a rainy, boring day into an adventure, and what games or stories could you invent on a day when you are stuck indoors?