Review of George’s Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking
George’s Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking
Great fiction for preteen children with even the vaguest interest in the universe, planets and stars.
This kid’s book is a great mix of fiction and scientific fact. Its the highly entertaining story of George, whose parents abhor any modern conveniences including electricity or computers. Then he meets his new neighbours and his adventures through space begin. Cosmos, the world’s most advanced computer, can open a door to anywhere the universe and George and his new friend Annie hitch a ride on a comet initially bringing everything to life. Our 8 year old raced through and thoroughly enjoyed this book. Its peppered with illustrations thoughout which helped as he tends to be put off by all text. I also liked the “fact pages” and colour photographs of planets/moons etc that are scattered intermittently. I learned alot too! From birth/death of stars, black holes, the solar system, matter to temperature, the moon, light and asteroid belts, information is delivered simply, in basic terms but not dumbed down. The story romped along and it was easy to read and follow. Definitely a recommendation for any kids with the slightest interest in the universe, planets, space or even Dr. Who and science fiction.
Rated /5 on Nov 15 2007 by ManicMammy
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