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George's Secret Key to the Universe
by Lucy and Stephen Hawking
Chasing his pig into next door's garden, George meets a scientist and a computer that can open a window onto anywhere in the universe.
A story about children and a grown-up hero, adventurous and thoughtful in tone. We would put it with children of 8–11, and at a reading age of about 9 for reading alone.
Worth knowing before you buy
- Mild peril
None of this makes it a bad book — often the opposite. It is here so you can decide whether it is right for your child now or in a year or two.
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