About This Book
Aquila is a delightful science fiction adventure for young readers, following two British schoolboys, Tom and Geoff, who stumble upon a hidden spacecraft during a geography field trip. As they learn to operate the ancient, yet incredibly advanced, vessel, they face the challenges of keeping their discovery a secret, avoiding disaster, and understanding its mysterious origins. The book is packed with humor, friendship, and imaginative scenarios, making it an engaging read for children aged 7-11. It subtly explores themes of responsibility, teamwork, and the excitement of discovery.
It's a spaceship from the past - can it change the future? Aquila has been found by boys bunking off a geography field trip. They have no idea where it came from or what it does. But Geoff's discovered that when you sit in it these little coloured lights come on, and if you push one of the big blue ones . . . WHOOSH!
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you found a secret spaceship, what's the first thing you would do with it?
2
What are some of the challenges Tom and Geoff face trying to keep Aquila a secret?
3
Do you think it's fair that the boys keep Aquila, or should they tell an adult? Why?
4
How do Tom and Geoff work together to solve problems with Aquila?
5
What does the proverb 'A man can fly where he will, if he rides on the back of an eagle' mean to you in the context of this story?
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