Stellar

When disaster strikes on the International Space Station, Stella needs a whole galaxy of luck to return safely to Earth. Bestselling author Chris Bradford crafts Gravity for younger readers in this gripping outer-space thriller.

"Star-struck young readers will be over the moon when they get their hands on the second book of a heart-thumping, outer-space trilogy … Bradford … is a master of authentic and thrilling adventures and Stellar delivers not just his familiar nail-biting action drama but a standalone story threaded through with fascinating facts about space travel." — Lancashire Post

"This tense, thrilling, futuristic tale is an exhilarating read … accessible space adventures for junior readers." — BookTrust, Book of the Day

"Yet again this author has produced an exciting and action-packed story that will enthral his readers. The combination of science and adventure will appeal to those who love science fiction, but also those who are in to their gaming, as we see how some of their skills can prove to be of use in dire circumstances." — The English Association

"There’s a wealth of scientific vocabulary and information for STEM learners … All I’ll say is it’s heart-stopping action as Stella races to save her brother as well as deal with an impending solar flare. I read this in one nervous sitting as it elevated me to the stars and back – space action at its finest!" — Check 'Em Out Books, blog

"A heart-stopping, out-of-this-world adventure … This is the perfect book for kids who loved television shows like Miles from Tomorrowland when they were small – a brother and sister working together to solve problems in space and get home safely." — Scope for Imagination, blog

As well as being a top-selling children’s author, Chris Bradford is also a professional musician and songwriter who once performed for the Queen. He has trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordsmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. His bestselling Young Samurai and Bodyguard series are both hugely popular, the former having been nominated for the Carnegie Medal.