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Sammy and the Starman

by Anne Cassidy   |  Ages 8-11
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Sammy and the Starman
Sammy and the Starman

Intergalactic friendship defies greed, for children.

If you're charmed by tales of unlikely friendships and space adventures, "Sammy and the Starman" is a gem waiting on your shelf. Anne Cassidy weaves a story that's heartwarming and thrilling, appropriate for young readers and filled with the kind of moral dilemmas that can really engage the imagination of its 8-year-old target audience. It's the perfect pick for young adventurers who dream of stars and the bonds that tie us, no matter the galaxy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Sammy and the Starman

by Anne Cassidy   |  Ages 8-11
$7.90 Now $3.90 Save 51%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$16.90  

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ISBN: 9781842993552
Authors: Anne Cassidy
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Picture Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Humor, Adventure, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 20 readers)

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Sammy is thrilled when he finds a tiny space rocket in the park. And even more thrilled when he discovers its owner, Jax, a very small and very irritable 300-year-old spaceman. Can Sammy save Jax from the greedy clutches of his nosey neighbour Dennis, and help him get home?
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Intergalactic friendship defies greed, for children.

If you're charmed by tales of unlikely friendships and space adventures, "Sammy and the Starman" is a gem waiting on your shelf. Anne Cassidy weaves a story that's heartwarming and thrilling, appropriate for young readers and filled with the kind of moral dilemmas that can really engage the imagination of its 8-year-old target audience. It's the perfect pick for young adventurers who dream of stars and the bonds that tie us, no matter the galaxy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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