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Astronerds

By Sue Mongredien

Buzz’s astronaut parents are brilliant—until their space jobs cause a very surprising problem.

funny embarrassing lively space-themed

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Astronerds about?

Buzz Burton thinks having astronaut parents is brilliant. While his friends’ parents travel to work by car or bus, Buzz’s mum and dad blast off in a space shuttle. But having such unusual parents is not always easy, especially when their exciting jobs make Buzz the centre of attention. As he tries to cope with the embarrassment and excitement of family life, Buzz discovers that even the coolest parents in the world can sometimes cause trouble.

About the author

Sue Mongredien is a popular British author who has written many exciting books for children. She is well known for her fun series like The Secret Mermaid and Oliver Moon. Sue loves making up magical adventures and hopes her stories inspire children to use their imaginations and enjoy reading even more.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2006

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