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Rocket Boy (Colour Fiction) is a children's story about Callum Grant, who knows about the solar system and sets off on an adventure to experience a Martian sunset. The listing describes full-colour illustrations on every page and gives a suggested reading age of 5–8 years.
At a glance
- An adventure centred on Callum Grant, the solar system and a Martian sunset.
- The listing says every page has full-colour illustrations.
- Suggested reading age is 5–8 years.
Reference price: £6.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The space-adventure theme offers an imaginative story hook for children interested in Mars and the solar system.
- Full-colour illustrations are specified for every page, rather than only as occasional inserts.
- At 96 pages, it is longer than a short picture-book read.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Little Tiger |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 Aug. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 96 pages |
| Reading age | 5 - 8 years |
| ISBN-10 | 1788952030 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1788952033 |
| Dimensions | 19.8 x 1.8 x 12.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 176 g |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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0% 0% - 1 star
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The available rating information is favourable overall, though a portion of ratings are at the lowest star level, so experiences appear mixed. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked. They cannot establish how well the story, space theme or illustrations work for a particular child.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rocket Boy about?
The listing describes Callum Grant as a boy who knows about the solar system and sets off on an adventure to see a Martian sunset.
Are the illustrations in colour?
The listing says the book has full-colour illustrations on every page.
What age is the book listed for?
The stated reading age is 5 - 8 years.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 96 pages.
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