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Synopsis
*An intergalactic adventure of spies and time travel.* There is an old saying: if something is too good to be true, it probably is. Take the holiday that Art Mumby, his irritating younger sister Myrtle, and their mother take to Starcross, the finest sea-bathing resort in the entire Asteroid Belt. The fact that there are no seas anywhere should give you a clue. Sure enough, Art and family quickly find themselves grappling with French spies, Yankee rebels, and man-eating starfish. With stops to the future and prehistoric Mars, it's all Art can do to keep his head about him -- which is essential, since everyone else is losing theirs!
Is Starcross appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This Victorian-era space adventure features mild comedic peril with spies, man-eating starfish, and time travel escapades suitable for middle grade readers. Violence is lighthearted and non-graphic, focused on adventure rather than danger.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the wild Victorian space adventures with quirky characters, outrageous dangers like man-eating starfish, time travel, and sibling banter.