In the blink of an eye, we are all packed up and ready for the next seat-gripping, rib-tickling adventure with Astrid and her space cadets! Written and illustrated by master storyteller Alex T Smith, the third book in the series offers a much-anticipated visual feast for young intergalactic explores.
With outrageously entertaining black and white illustrations throughout, this book will have readers utterly enthralled.
You can see some of our favourite illustrations on this project on Alex's portfolio.
Astrid and the Space Cadets: Danger at the Black Lagoon! is perfect for fans of Grimwood and Bad Guys, and for kids who are ready to read by themselves. Astrid and the gang are excited to help two scientists track down a mysterious, never before seen fish rumoured to be living on an underwater planet.
But it isn’t long before things take a shocking turn when Astrid and the Space Cadets discover that they have been tricked – the scientists are actually infamous Intergalactic Sea Bandits!Can the gang catch the Sea Bandits and rescue the treasure?
It’s going to prove a difficult job especially when they find themselves swallowed whole by one of the Guard Sharks . . . Join Astrid and the gang on more adventures in Attack of the Snailiens and Race from Planet Peril.
Alex is not only an exceptionally talented illustrator but also a thoughtful, funny and intuitive storyteller. Readers will delight in discovering new friends and re-visiting characters from the series.
Astrid and the Space Cadets; Danger at the Black Lagoon publishes with Macmillan Children’s Books on 18th July, Grab a copy at your local book shop or online here!
You can find Alex on Instagram and Substack, where he writes his Joy Parade from his Pigeon Post.
