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Sascha Martin Adventures #1
Sascha Martin's Rocket-Ship (Sascha Martin's Adventures,# 1).
Fully illustrated in colour. The first disastrous adventure of Sascha Martin, the eight year old inventor who brings new meaning, and catastrophe, to Show and Tell. A book designed to be read aloud, with pictures and verse that children will adore.
Sascha Martin’s Rocket-Ship is a wild, funny, deliciously silly adventure wrapped in rhyming verse and Manuela Pentangelo’s wonderful illustrations. Flying pies meet screaming teachers high above the school in this debut disaster featuring Sascha Martin, an eight-year old boy whose genius knows no responsibility.
Sascha Martin’s Rocket-Ship is a wild, funny, deliciously silly adventure wrapped in rhyming verse and Manuela Pentangelo’s wonderful illustrations. Flying pies meet screaming teachers high above the school in this debut disaster featuring Sascha Martin, an eight-year old boy whose genius knows no responsibility.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2016
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About the author
John Arthur Nichol
10 books6 followersAs an adult reader, I’m most drawn to books that involve mystery and suspense. But I also love a good laugh, and one of my all-time favourite books is Lucky Jim, by Kingsley Amis.
Science fiction and crime are my go-to genres for mystery and suspense. I take the laughter wherever I can find it.
In my writing for children the same three elements emerge; mainly because I can’t help it, but then I think children love mystery, suspense and laughter as much as I do. Sascha Martin’s Adventures and Through the Wormhole (which will also be a series) are unabashed science fiction. Sascha Martin is all about the laughter. Wormholes covers the mystery and suspense … but it’s not all deadly serious.
My other project, T&DC, slips darkly into the crime genre, with an element of what I have to concede might well be fantasy. It’s on hold while I get the others into print and eprint, and I hope into the hands of parents and children.
I live on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and work each day on the mean streets of Wollstonecraft. Two of my adult children are also in Sydney The other has moved to Melbourne. (I know! Why?)
Science fiction and crime are my go-to genres for mystery and suspense. I take the laughter wherever I can find it.
In my writing for children the same three elements emerge; mainly because I can’t help it, but then I think children love mystery, suspense and laughter as much as I do. Sascha Martin’s Adventures and Through the Wormhole (which will also be a series) are unabashed science fiction. Sascha Martin is all about the laughter. Wormholes covers the mystery and suspense … but it’s not all deadly serious.
My other project, T&DC, slips darkly into the crime genre, with an element of what I have to concede might well be fantasy. It’s on hold while I get the others into print and eprint, and I hope into the hands of parents and children.
I live on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and work each day on the mean streets of Wollstonecraft. Two of my adult children are also in Sydney The other has moved to Melbourne. (I know! Why?)
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September 23, 2018
What a cute book!
I was only browsing through the books for kids, so I could tell the story to my nephew and I stumbled upon this gem of a book.
The first book of the series narrates the story of Sascha Martin's rocketship accidentally set for start and the hilarious turn of events after that.
I was only browsing through the books for kids, so I could tell the story to my nephew and I stumbled upon this gem of a book.
The first book of the series narrates the story of Sascha Martin's rocketship accidentally set for start and the hilarious turn of events after that.
October 25, 2016
This book ignites kids' creativity splendidly interweaving words and illustrations. Engaging, rhythmic and steadily flowing it carries the reader into an adventure celebrating curiosity, creative ideation, and, well ...luck. I like the idea that Sascha had the regular opportunity to show his inventions in class. I once have been to a play about The Young Edison. The teacher was presented as oblivious to the child's curiosity and creative thinking. Even mocking him. I'm glad teachers and parents nowadays are open to the idea of enabling children creative expression. I just wish it would be appreciated even more. This kind of book can help that happen. I think it will captivate kids and honor their cleverness, inspiring them to come up with creative ideas. If we'd give them directions towards appropriate and positive ideas, boundaries not to hurt anyone and instructions about safety precautions, they'll have a safe environment to explore their creative minds.
November 21, 2017
I thought this rhyming story with wonderful illustrations was fun and a grand adventure for kids of all ages. On my kindle cloud reader the text is a bit small but I think the paperback would be easier to see the print on. That still didn't distract from the fun story of how a rocket ship can cause some trouble in a grade school. This is one to grab.
May 12, 2018
A picture book for the slightly older reader, Sascha Martin’s Rocket-Ship blends picture-book rhyming text with graphic-novel images, fast-moving plot and great characters, both teachers and students. The story is delightfully up to date, with every terror documented by cell-phone wielding kids, and the images are satisfyingly complex—is that a wormholes book on the desk?
Of course, someone presses the button they mustn’t press during “news day.” Then the rocket rises and hilarity ensues, all rhymingly told and colorfully illustrated. It’s the sort of book that children will return to and share, searching for more items to spot in the wild array of action and images—is that a book about wormholes falling from the sky?
It all comes together, satisfying the reader and tying lose ends. A perfect combination of image and rhyme, and great fun.
Disclosure: I got it on a deal and I enjoyed it.
Of course, someone presses the button they mustn’t press during “news day.” Then the rocket rises and hilarity ensues, all rhymingly told and colorfully illustrated. It’s the sort of book that children will return to and share, searching for more items to spot in the wild array of action and images—is that a book about wormholes falling from the sky?
It all comes together, satisfying the reader and tying lose ends. A perfect combination of image and rhyme, and great fun.
Disclosure: I got it on a deal and I enjoyed it.
March 21, 2018
Fun tale
A very, enjoyable, fun, rhyming story of the unexpected consequences that resulted when Sascha took his Rocket to school for show-and-tell.
A very, enjoyable, fun, rhyming story of the unexpected consequences that resulted when Sascha took his Rocket to school for show-and-tell.
March 7, 2018
A fun story.
This fun story is written in rhyme. The illustrations are imaginative and clever--top notch. The weak part is in the poor punctuation. Children's books should have perfect punctuation because young readers need to learn right. The text could not be highlighted on my reader and so it is not possible to display the errors.
This fun story is written in rhyme. The illustrations are imaginative and clever--top notch. The weak part is in the poor punctuation. Children's books should have perfect punctuation because young readers need to learn right. The text could not be highlighted on my reader and so it is not possible to display the errors.
January 8, 2018
What a great little book
I got this book for my two granddaughters ages 7 and 9. I thought it might be too young for them, but not so! Even my husband enjoyed it and the illustrations are terrific.
I got this book for my two granddaughters ages 7 and 9. I thought it might be too young for them, but not so! Even my husband enjoyed it and the illustrations are terrific.
September 23, 2016
Delightful, rhyming story that keeps your fingers turning the pages. John Nichol and Manuela Pentangelo are a synchronized pair! I read this story again and again.
November 25, 2017
Crazy
This book is crazy with the amazing adventures. Is also fiction. I like fiction because take for example, this book it is super funny. I'm all I rate this 5stars
This book is crazy with the amazing adventures. Is also fiction. I like fiction because take for example, this book it is super funny. I'm all I rate this 5stars
December 11, 2017
Fantastic
Fantastic illustrations! It is very creative. I am sure it will be a book my little one will have me read to him time and time again.
Fantastic illustrations! It is very creative. I am sure it will be a book my little one will have me read to him time and time again.
January 29, 2018
Story rhymes
Nice poetry story with illustration, lovely rhyming verses for children. Pictures are a lovely addition to the story - easy for children to understand
Nice poetry story with illustration, lovely rhyming verses for children. Pictures are a lovely addition to the story - easy for children to understand
February 1, 2018
Overall good
quick read .my son liked it.I have No complaints . I let him pick how many stars it should get
quick read .my son liked it.I have No complaints . I let him pick how many stars it should get
June 7, 2018
Sascha Martin is a second-grade genius. One day he brings a rocket ship to class and places it on a table with a sign that says, "Do not touch." Well, you can guess what happens when one of the students pushes the button. It launches into space creating all manner of havoc in the school. The rocket tears holes in the walls, the roof, and damages the athletic fields. It carries a few teachers as well as Sascha into the atmosphere to the horror of the those watching from the ground. Will they successfully return to earth?
This book is part of a series about the exploits of Sascha. It is written in rhyme, which sometimes appeared a bit off, though these rhymes could be peculiar to Australia. Illustrations are delightfully clever and sharp. My rating was lowered in part because the book contains errors in punctuation and grammar. I would still recommend it especially to middle-grade students who enjoy science fiction, adventure, and humor.
This book is part of a series about the exploits of Sascha. It is written in rhyme, which sometimes appeared a bit off, though these rhymes could be peculiar to Australia. Illustrations are delightfully clever and sharp. My rating was lowered in part because the book contains errors in punctuation and grammar. I would still recommend it especially to middle-grade students who enjoy science fiction, adventure, and humor.
August 30, 2018
I loved how the rhyming flowed throughout the story while my son enjoyed the silly things being picked up on the rockets journey.
This book follows Sascha, who is an 8 year old inventor, on the day his rocket ship interrupted the school day. It's silly, fun and just an overall wonderful read. This is a fairly quick read and we found it enjoyable.
This book follows Sascha, who is an 8 year old inventor, on the day his rocket ship interrupted the school day. It's silly, fun and just an overall wonderful read. This is a fairly quick read and we found it enjoyable.
June 29, 2018
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
December 11, 2018
What a trip,!
A fun book to read. Certainly not a bedtime story, so full of action. My grandsons loved it. I read it twice, each time with more emphasis. Looking forward to another one of Sascha Martin's adventures.
A fun book to read. Certainly not a bedtime story, so full of action. My grandsons loved it. I read it twice, each time with more emphasis. Looking forward to another one of Sascha Martin's adventures.
June 23, 2019
This book is a wonderful read.
I chose 5 stars because this book was just wonderful. It was fun to read. The illustrations and the flow of this book kept getting better and better! I definitely would recommend this book.
I chose 5 stars because this book was just wonderful. It was fun to read. The illustrations and the flow of this book kept getting better and better! I definitely would recommend this book.
November 24, 2023
Rocketing and riveting
It's a really Good and entertaining book. Grandson says, "It's gggg ooo ooo dddddd!" Well written and fun to try to read with an Australian accent if you're not Australian.
It's a really Good and entertaining book. Grandson says, "It's gggg ooo ooo dddddd!" Well written and fun to try to read with an Australian accent if you're not Australian.
April 12, 2018
Fun story!
The kids I read to, they enjoyed the story. They took turns flipping to the next page to see what happens next to the boy and his invention.
The kids I read to, they enjoyed the story. They took turns flipping to the next page to see what happens next to the boy and his invention.
May 6, 2018
Grandchildrens delight
I read this to my grandchildren and they absolutely loved it!!!!! Screaming loudly all the noises, checking out all the objects which were flying about.😄😄😄😄😄
I read this to my grandchildren and they absolutely loved it!!!!! Screaming loudly all the noises, checking out all the objects which were flying about.😄😄😄😄😄
June 12, 2018
Fun rhyming book
Great story. Loved the illustrations! The rhyming was fun and the story flows well. My five year old son enjoyed it as well
Great story. Loved the illustrations! The rhyming was fun and the story flows well. My five year old son enjoyed it as well
October 22, 2018
Fun action book for little ones
Lively story and illustrations make this a quick exciting read. Even my nine year old grandson who reads Madeline L'Engle got a chuckle from it.
Lively story and illustrations make this a quick exciting read. Even my nine year old grandson who reads Madeline L'Engle got a chuckle from it.
February 19, 2019
My grandson loved it
Read this with my five-year-old grandson and he was delighted. The story is fun and the pictures are equally entertaining.
Read this with my five-year-old grandson and he was delighted. The story is fun and the pictures are equally entertaining.
March 26, 2019
Cute story
It's a cute story about a boy and his rocket ship. I love the illustrations and the story as well.
It's a cute story about a boy and his rocket ship. I love the illustrations and the story as well.
April 7, 2019
Fun and creativity
My little one has enjoyed a lot. It's very imaginary and rhyming make a lot of fun. Good for kids who likes poems you should get 🏅
My little one has enjoyed a lot. It's very imaginary and rhyming make a lot of fun. Good for kids who likes poems you should get 🏅
April 9, 2019
Funny book
My daughter said the story was really awesome and she enjoyed it so much now on to her next adventure
My daughter said the story was really awesome and she enjoyed it so much now on to her next adventure
May 5, 2019
Super cute!
I am 46 with no kids but I love children's books. This book was excellent! Very funny and wonderful artwork! I highly recommend for any age!
I am 46 with no kids but I love children's books. This book was excellent! Very funny and wonderful artwork! I highly recommend for any age!
May 18, 2019
My daughter loved this story!
She really liked the part where he was in a superhero costume and when the rocket boomed. She really liked the whole story.
She really liked the part where he was in a superhero costume and when the rocket boomed. She really liked the whole story.
June 26, 2019
I like it
It very exacting when the rock it ship gone every where
That why I have it a four star 🌟
It very exacting when the rock it ship gone every where
That why I have it a four star 🌟
August 27, 2019
Good read
Good book to read for bedtime and it's available for free. I'm going to check out more of these books.
Good book to read for bedtime and it's available for free. I'm going to check out more of these books.
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