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The movie was the product of a singular collaboration between Stanley Kubrick and science fiction visionary Arthur C. Fresh off the success of his cold war satire Dr. Strangelove, Kubrick wanted to make the first truly first-rate science fiction film.

Drawing also from other previously unpublished interviews, Space Odyssey provides a degree view of the film from its genesis to its legacy, including many previously untold stories. And it features dozens of photos from the making of the film, most never previously published.

Get BOOK. Space Odyssey. Makes a refreshing change from magical orphans and talking unicorns. My thanks go to Chicken House for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Wat een grappig en mooi verhaal was dit zeg. Met 10 jaar beginnen kinderen zich te schamen voor hun ouders, en ik spreek hierbij uit ervaring. Dit thema zal deze leeftijdsgroep dus zeker aanspreken. Apr 28, Zac rated it it was amazing. Many of his previous books have had a science theme, from inter-dimensional travel to the laws of the universe.

His characters, and the unusual situations they find themselves in, stick with you. Jake is always being embarrassed by his dad. His dad takes him to a Dads and Kids Weekend Adventure, where they will spend the weekend doing fun activities together. However, when his dad embarrasses him in front of the whole camp, Jake is ready to pack it in and go home. Then, his dad tells him who he really is — an alien who crashed to Earth twelve years ago.

But, when Jake fiddles with the device, he inadvertently signals the Cosmic Authority. They appear out of nowhere and abduct his dad, taking him back to his home planet.

Space Oddity is an intergalactic adventure with a whole lot of heart and humour. There is something in this story for everyone, from stinky aliens and killer robots, to alien technology and a giant out-of-control Lego spaceship.

Jake is a really relatable character, whose voice I loved. Jake puts his own life in danger in order to try and save his dad. The fantastic Ben Mantle has created the cover illustration and illustrations throughout the story. Whenever I see one of his covers I always pick it up, and his cover for Space Oddity is spectacular. The cover designer, Steve Wells, has added some nice touches, with the raised title and the shiny, textured bits on the spaceship.

Space Oddity would be a brilliant read aloud or class set for Years May 19, Mila rated it really liked it. The latest in a string of humiliations is when he takes to the stage and tries to join in the gymnastics display of the schools space themed concert.

Fed up, Jake wants nothing to do with him anymore but finds himself talked into going to a space themed adventure camp so the two can bond. Right from the start, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

The space concert was a perfect way to start off the story and keep the theme strong after the prologue. There was lots of humour from strange outfits, music mistaken for a distress signal, chlorophyll allergies, and more. There were also tender little moments packed in as Jake comes to realize his dad might not be the worst after all.

I loved how everything came together to create such a perfectly spacey treat. Jan 07, A. Bello rated it really liked it. Jake thinks his dad is very embarrassing.

At first he thinks it's just because parents are embarrassing they are aren't they? I think every kid and adult thinks their parents are just odd and maybe are taken over by aliens. I definitely have thought this A LOT. But Jake's dad is an alien! Now he doesn't look like one. He has a great disguise on but he's an alien Jake thinks his dad is very embarrassing. He has a great disguise on but he's an alien that came to Earth by accident because he heard a David Bowie song, which is called Space Oddity!

But when the aliens come back for him, Jake has to find a way to rescue his dad. First Jake has to accept that there are aliens in the first place. I haven't read middle-grade for a while now so it was so nice to dive back into it. This book was so funny and I think loads of kids will love this, especially the farting aliens. I really love how Jake is just so cringed out by his dad and his oddness but literally leaves Earth to go and find him.

Would be fun to get a part 2 where everyone can see the music loving aliens. Cute read! Oct 08, Barbara Band rated it it was amazing. Twelve year old Jake is continually embarrassed by his dad who never seems to do quite the right thing. But little does he know that he's really an alien who shouldn't have landed on Earth and the Cosmic Authority are now looking to exterminate him for breaking the rules.

A rather funny adventure story with some great illustrations by Ben Mantle and a nod to David Bowie. Perfect for middle grade readers. Jan 16, Beka rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , fiction , great-children-s-books , kurt-s-books. David Bowie's been one of my favorite musicians since my uncle introduced me to him when I was a teenager!

So I was sooooooooo excited when I heard about this author writing a book inspired by one of Bowie's songs, Space Oddity. Absolutely extremely well done. I had chills at the end make sure you play the song in the background while you read the last chapter. Edge brought this song to life in a whole new way, and reminds us that "we are not alone" in this huge giant glorious universe.

Jan 22, Hannah rated it it was amazing Shelves: children-s-books-read. Another fantastic book from Christopher Edge. He is a really talented author- carefully balancing plots and stories which keep children engaged, with language and writing which teaches them new things. I know that this will really excite a lot of kids from my class!

Jan 17, Leonie rated it liked it Shelves: middle-grade. As for squeezing in Bowie? How are 8 year olds going to relate? I love the cover. Aug 06, Sabrina rated it really liked it. A truly heart warming story and also a possible explanation for why we seem to be alone in the universe!

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