
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!