The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1954 · Est. 5 hour read

The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet

Written by Eleanor Cameron · Illustrated by Robert Henneberger

Part of the The Mushroom Planet series

Two boys build a spaceship to aid a distant planet's inhabitants.

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214 pages· 36,243 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Two adventurous boys, driven by a mysterious figure, embark on an interstellar journey to the planet Basidium. There, they encounter the Mushroom people, who desperately need their help. As they navigate this alien world, the boys must confront unexpected challenges and uncover secrets that could change everything. Will they succeed in their mission, or will the mysteries of Basidium prove too great?

From the publisher

A mystery man inspires two boys to build a space ship which takes them to the planet of Basidium to help the Mushroom people.

At a glance
Format
Pages
214
Words
36,243
Reading age
7–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~951L
Themes & topics
Books about outer space
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.3
F&P level
~W
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6449
Publication
Published
January 1, 1960
First published
January 1, 1954
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316125376

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