Francis Bacon the pig has invented a rocket ship. He’s too heavy to go up in it himself, so he asks Olive. She agrees to give it a try. She will be the first duck in space.
The first attempt doesn’t get much farther than the broad side of the barn. But when Francis gets the bugs out of the ship (including some lightning bugs), Olive is able to blast off into space. She meets the Man in the Moon, eats ice cream at the Milky Way, and even visits the sun.
This charming tale is a must for anybody interested in outer space, or who might have dreamed of going there.
It’s a fun, funny and fanciful adventure for readers 6-9. It makes a wonderful bedtime story for younger kids, too.
Luke Hayes is an acclaimed author of children’s books. He has written an entire series of Read-to-Me e-books. More adventures of Olive are available for Nook or Kindle readers. His vivid prose lets kids bring stories to life in their imagination. You can learn more at www.LukeHayes.org.
