"SPACEBOY" by David Walliams is a rocket-fuelled journey not just for kids, but for anyone who craves a blend of humor, history, and heart. Imagine being whisked away to the vibrant 1960s, thrown into a tale where dreams of stars collide with terrestrial troubles, all through the eyes of a young, star-gazing orphan. It's a book that promises not just laughs, but a thread of mystery that pulls you through history's most thrilling era of space exploration. Whether you're in it for the nostalgic nods or the thrill of adventure, Walliams offers a secret adventure that's too enticing to ignore.

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Go back to the Space Race with No.1 bestselling author David Walliams for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises – and a secret that could change the course of history… America. The 1960s.Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure.One night she spots a flying saucer blazing across the sky… before crash-landing in a field. When the spaceship opens and reveals a mysterious alien, all Ruth’s dreams come true.But does this visitor from another planet have a giant secret?Spaceboy is a hilarious and action-packed tale for readers in any solar system.David Walliams was most recently Children’s #1 bestseller with The World's Worst Pets (TCM chart: 30 April 2022)

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