Cakes in Space
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Cakes in Space

By Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre (Illustrator)

Part of the Not-So-Impossible Tales series

Cake-monsters wreak havoc on a spaceship. Can they be stopped before disaster strikes?

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213 pages· 17,729 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Astra's family is moving to a new planet, and she needs snacks for the journey. But when her spaceship's computer creates desserts that come to life, chaos ensues. With cake-monsters on the loose, Astra and her robot friend must save the ship from these sweet threats. Will they succeed, or is this a recipe for disaster? Join Astra in a hilarious, action-packed adventure filled with unexpected twists and larger-than-life fun. Perfect for young readers ready for a longer tale, this story promises an out-of-this-world experience.

From the publisher

Get ready for killer cupcakes! Deadly donuts! And an outer space adventure with illustrations on almost every page. Astra’s family is moving–to a whole new planet. And what does any kid need on moving day? Snacks! But when Astra asks her spaceship’s computer to whip up the ultimate dessert, it makes cakes so amazing that they come to life. Now these cake-monsters are destroying the ship! Can Astra and her robot friend stop them in time? Or are these terrible treats a recipe for disaster? For early chapter book readers who are ready for something longer, the Not-So-Impossible Tales are packed with silly humor, action, and larger-than-life fun. “An out-of-this-world choice to read alone or read aloud.” –School Library Journal “Will appeal to reluctant and strong chapter-book readers alike.” –Booklist Goofy fun from the first page, and Astra, a perfect mix of ingenious, precocious, and excitable, will grab readers right away. –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
213
Words
17,729
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
820L
Themes & topics
Books about monstersBooks about robotsBooks about sea creaturesBooks about marine lifeBooks about cooking and food
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~S
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
174327
Publication
Published
July 12, 2016
First published
September 4, 2014
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385387934

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