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Freddy, the pig, and some barnyard friends take off for Mars in Mr. Bean’s space ship, but things go awry when Mrs. Peppercorn fiddles with the controls.
Quick Summary
Freddy the pig and his barnyard friends climb aboard Mr. Bean's space ship for a trip to Mars, but their interplanetary adventure takes a chaotic turn when Mrs. Peppercorn tampers with the controls. The story explores themes of teamwork, quick thinking under pressure, and the misadventures that happen when curious animals meddle with technology they don't fully understand. If your kid loves the imaginative animal adventures in the "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" series or dreams of space travel like in "The Magic School Bus" books, they'll be hooked on this classic tale. With a 5.6 AR level and 7.0 AR points, this 43,576-word novel is ideal for middle-grade readers in 4th through 6th grade who enjoy humor and lighthearted sci-fi.