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George's Secret Key to the Universe

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George's Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy Hawking and Stephen Hawking (University of Cambridge)

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By Lucy Hawking and Stephen Hawking (University of Cambridge)

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George’s pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door – introducing him to his new neighbours: the scientist, Eric, his daughter, Annie, and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos.

And from that moment George’s life will never be the same again, for Cosmos can open a portal to any point in outer space . . .

Written by science educator Lucy Hawking and her father – the most famous scientist in the world – and illustrated by Garry Parsons, George’s Secret Key to the Universe will take you on a rollercoaster ride through space to discover the mysteries of our universe.

Reviews

20 Aug 2024

Incredible

23 Jul 2023

It is a fiction book, I really like the character George. It’s all about space which I love reading about.

04 Jun 2023

lots of interesting facts about the planet, lots of mystery and there is also the world's most powerful computer!

06 Sep 2022

George meet his next door scientist, Eric and Annie and cuts of plans of Grim Reaper to steal Cosmos the supercomputer.

I would recommend it to space and adventure lovers.

01 Aug 2022

This book was ok.

30 Jul 2022

I loved the mix of fiction and scientific knowledge!

21 Jul 2022

This book was a bit scary because Eric got lost in a BLACK HOLE. But George and Annie - and Cosmos - saved him.

13 Nov 2021

It was really uplifting. Also it was really nice.

28 Jun 2021

I can't decide if this book is a story or a fact book because the characters are made up but there are loads of facts in it. I would recommend this book to boys and girls of all ages. Stay happy

03 Feb 2021

This was a book I had to read with school so I wasn’t expecting to like it that much but it’s really good. The main character is a boy, but this book is good for girls and boys.
Fun and exciting.

03 Feb 2021

I liked this book a lot. The story revolves around 8 year old George who finds that his neighbour has a computer that can take anyone to space. My favourite character was George because he is quite a curious and adventurous boy. This book interested me because I love reading about space. I would recommend this book.

30 Sep 2020

Fun facts strewn across the book

25 Aug 2020

Really good!

14 Aug 2020

KS2.
Quality space facts. Simple storyline.

11 Aug 2020

This book was very good because the excitement started very early on and it had real photos from space

06 Aug 2020

this book is fiction. it interest me because there are space facts. i would recommend this book to people who like space.

05 Jun 2020

Amazing book has all the facts you need to know about the universe

10 Aug 2019

This book was great! It is a must read. After reading this book, Lucy and Stephen Hawking are my favourite authors. On my next trip to the library, I must get the second novel.

I really enjoyed this book and i would recommend it to anyone who loves action and adventure stories. Plus it includes amazing science content and facts about space!!

My summary of the book:

George never at all in his life expected to be swept up in an intergalactic adventure but that is exactly what happens when he uncovers the most amazing computer in history COSMOS who can talk and send them into space, yes real live space. Awesome, right?

But the mysteries of the universe are bigger than they could've believed. As well as becoming an astronaut, GEORGE is now a member of the ORDER OF SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY FOR THE GOOD OF HUMANITY. Whilst discovering comets and black holes, GEORGE accidentally leaves the front door open resulting in the most powerful computer in the world to fall into enemy hands...

HAPPY READING!!

12 Aug 2017

I love the way George went to the neighbors house and just saw the universe it was so strange how the neighbors house was so much more than a ordinary house.

22 Sep 2016

Very interesting for children who are in interest of space

13 Aug 2016

This is a Science Fiction novel written by Lucy Hawking and her dad the amazing Stephen Hawking. It's about a boy called George who's pet pig breaks through a fence where George meets his nextdoor neighbour and his daughter. He is a scientist who has a portal to outer space. I don't want to give too much away but it's definitely worth reading to find out all about the great adventure they have.

24 Dec 2015

This book is about a how boy entertains himself in a very less known world of the universe studying about stars, galaxies, planets, black holes etc. the boy's name is George and the other characters are Eric;a scientist, Annie;Eric's daughter' Dr. Reeper and compos, the world's most amazing computer. It is an extremely good story which gives us much knowledge about the and the unknown mysterious Universe and its secrets.
This book is written by the famous Stephen Hawking and his daughter, Lucy Hawking. this is such a good book that I would like to recommend it to almost all of my friends who like to know the universe.

14 Sep 2014

loved it

26 Aug 2014

An action packed adventure story full of funny incidents and charming characters that you can really get to know as the story progresses.

30 Jul 2014

I think others should read this book becuse it is PACKED with very interesting facts about space. It is very entertaining but very educational at the same time. It is similar to a Dr. Who adventure and inspires anyone out there who wishes to be an astronaut. Overall i think this is an AMAZING book!

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