Books with title Star Games

Young Oliver Togg is selected to represent Earth in the 5000th Galactic Olympic Games. If he does well, Earth will be invited to join the Galactic Community; if he fails, so will the whole planet. How will this shy boy perform?Star Games is a funny, thoughtful, exciting story for children aged 9 and over, a very different perspective on Olympics and sportsmanship. It is stocked in Waterstone's stores in the UK and has received great reviews, such as these: "It’s adventurous, and it made you think! I was convinced by the descriptions of the outer space ‘aliens’ and I liked all the characters." QMH aged 9"All the sporting events were great, like using a laser instead of a pole, and so were the descriptions of the planets" Maxim, aged 10 4 stars out of 5 - Waterstone's Young Readers, Ayr BranchFor the printed version, see ISBN 9780955509605.

Arriving mysteriously on the computer screens of every headteacher in the country is an invitation to select one pupil to compete in the 5000th Junior Galactic Games. A grand lottery is arranged on national, international and interstellar television where, inexplicably, the winner is Oliver Togg, a quiet and lonely boy living with his grandfather in Lincoln City, England. Is he the right one to take on the best of the Milky Way's young athletes and, more importantly, to convince the Galaxy that Earth is fit to join their peaceful community? Earth waits with bated breath for the appearance and performance of their reluctant hero. Suitable for ages 9 and above. Find out more at www.hawkwoodbooks.co.uk

Young Oliver Togg is selected to represent Earth in the 5000th Galactic Olympic Games. If he does well, Earth will be invited to join the Galactic Community; if he fails, so will the whole planet. How will this shy boy perform? Star Games is a funny, thoughtful, exciting story for children aged 9 and over, a very different perspective on Olympics and sportsmanship. It is stocked in Waterstone's stores in the UK and has received great reviews, such as these: "It’s adventurous, and it made you think! I was convinced by the descriptions of the outer space ‘aliens’ and I liked all the characters." QMH aged 9 "All the sporting events were great, like using a laser instead of a pole, and so were the descriptions of the planets" Maxim, aged 10 4 stars out of 5 - Waterstone's Young Readers, Ayr Branch For the printed version, see ISBN 9780955509605.