Grandpa Was an Astronaut
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Grandpa Was an Astronaut
By (Author) Jonathan Meres
Illustrated by Hannah Coulson
HarperCollins Publishers
Barrington Stoke Ltd
28th September 2016
3rd August 2016
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
104
Width 126mm, Height 168mm, Spine 10mm
140g
Description
Sherman loves the moon and he loves his grandpa even more - who has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman's most favourite things ever so he's thrilled to hear that's exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve.
Reviews
"A poignant story of family and imagination" -- The Scotsman
"Full of fun; indeed it has a sense of joy" -- LoveReading4Kids
"Will be familiar to many youngsters who have a close relationship with a grandparent. An engaging mix of fantasy and pretend play also touches on the inevitability of loss and the value of making memories" -- BookTrust
"Beautifully simple ... told in a way that will engage young readers and bring a wave of nostalgia to adults" -- Space on the Bookshelf, Blog
Author Bio
Jonathan Meres is a former merchant seaman, ice cream van driver and Perrier Award-nominated stand-up comedian. As an actor he's appeared on TV and in movies. As a writer he is best known for being the author of over 20 books for children and in particular his best-selling, award-winning series, The World Of Norm. He lives in Edinburgh.
