- Graphic Novels
- Ages 6–9
- Science Fiction
Astrid and Stella: Get Outer My Space!
Book 3 in The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and StellaView the full series
When the Friend Ship's Wi-Fi dies, Astrid and Stella crash-land on the only planet with internet to spare, then face rule-free video-game chaos and a plan to conquer their worst nightmares.
- Best for6–9
- FormatGraphic
- Length112 pp
- Read aloud~53 min
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The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Comedic
- Conversational
Tone
- Funny
- Silly
- Heartwarming
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Disaster strikes when the Wi-Fi goes out on the Friend Ship, forcing Astrid and Stella into an emergency landing on the one planet that still has internet to spare. At first it's video-game heaven, until the girls realise the games have no rules at all and everything spirals into glorious chaos. From there it's on to planet Wink 40 in search of tools to conquer the worst nightmares that have kept them, and their trusty assistant Bobo, awake for nights on end, with a detour to help an alien neighbour out of a very tight spot. Sabrina and Eunice Moyle keep the third Cosmic Adventure fizzing with puns, candy-bright panels and dance-break energy, while slipping in a reassuring thread about facing fears and being a good neighbour. Short, funny and endlessly accessible, it's another perfect early graphic novel for young readers who like their space adventures loud, silly and secretly kind-hearted.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
An early graphic novel that fits readers of about 6-9 reading independently and shares well with 5-8s. The nightmare theme is handled reassuringly with no genuinely scary content, so it stays comfortable for sensitive readers and rewards repeat reads.
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- Best fit · 6–9
- Read aloud · 5–8
- Independent · 6–9
Prose load
Minimal
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Workable
Works well for
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
4 / 5 · Good fit
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- Funny stories
- Space lovers
- Early graphic novels
- Reluctant readers
Avoid if
- Wants quiet story
- Dislikes silliness
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
Crash-landing on the only planet with internet, then diving into video games that have no rules, is a recipe for hilarious mayhem. Add a mission to defeat real nightmares and a rescue of a stuck alien neighbour, and Astrid, Stella and Bobo are funnier than ever.
- Adventure and freedom
- Friendship and belonging
- Going on a quest
Why parents love it
The third book slips a gentle message about conquering nightmares and helping others inside all the silliness, so it's reassuring as well as funny. Minimal text and bold panels keep it easy for new readers, and the humour makes it a painless read-together.
- Shared humour
- Quick to read
In the series
The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella.
5 books · open the series →
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