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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (29 Nov 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0141308958
ISBN-13: 978-0141308951
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 32,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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While skiving off from school, Tom and Geoff make an amazing discovery--a strange vehicle that has lain hidden for centuries. It turns out to be a fantastic flying machine that can travel incredible distances and take them wherever they wish. =It can even make them invisible--what a find! The only problem is, how do they keep it a secret?

This award-winning novel (1997 Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Smarties Prize) is a fantastic adventure, full of humour, excitement and the kind of adventures children are always dreaming of. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Why I liked this book, 10 Aug 2010

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I liked this book because: (1) It explains the Latin proverb "A man can fly if he wishes, if he rides on the back of an eagle." What on earth does that mean? (2) The boys were bottom of the class until they were motivated to learn Latin, maths, geography, history ... (3) The teachers were funny - the thumbscrew made me laugh. (4) It's a children's book, but the characters do develop. (5) The line that an eagle can be anything - even a teacher - gave pause for thought.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not Profound - But Great, 17 Jun 2009

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Children's books don't have to be deep to be great. And this one is not deep but it was a very good and funny read. Two 11 year old boys stumble upon an ancient hidden life-raft from an alien civilisation - and decide to keep it to themselves. Formerly the two worst students in their year in school, they surprise their teachers with their sudden enthusiasm for archeology, history, geology, mathematics and Latin!

This book was very funny, fast paced, slightly absurd, and yet also highly believable (well... except for the whole UFO thing). I enjoyed it very much and have already suggested my daughter read it!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Connors best book ever - WHOOSH!!!!!!, 17 July 2008

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I'm a teacher and my class read Aquila as a class read. I can highly recommend it. What follows is a review written by a member of my class, called Connor:

Aquila was a very good book, it was written by Andrew Norris who is an outstanding author.
The book was about two boys who went on a geography field trip. Their names are Tom and Geoff. They find a flying machine thing and nobody else knows about it... or do they?
My favourite character was Geoff because he was bottom of the class, then after that geography field trip because of the flying machine he gets a brain. The field trip was at a quarry and that's when the story really began.
The teachers are really funny. On the field trip the boys fall into a Roman centurion's cave and Geoff presses a big blue button then WHOOSH!!!!!!
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ AND I WOULD GIVE IT 4 OUT OF 5 STARS. The book was exciting and thrilling.

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4.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly good
I read this book because I read a lot of my brother's books, but surprisingly I found it quite good. It's gripping but can give you a real laugh sometimes. Read more

Published on 2 Feb 2010

4.0 out of 5 stars T.V Series
This is an excellent book that was adapted into a childrens television series a few years ago. Much more of the story was added to the program, explaining where it was from. Read more

Published on 24 Jun 2006 by Mr. R. Taylor

4.0 out of 5 stars Well written, funny, entertaining
This is a wonderful book. Norris writes in a very subtle manner, which gives the humor quite a lift. Read more

Published on 8 Feb 2001 by bblack@riverdale.k12.or.us

4.0 out of 5 stars I thought this was one of the best books I have ever read
I thought this was one of the best bookI have ever read.Towards the end it got so exciting I could not put it down. Read more

Published on 28 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read - so funny!
I read this book with my two sons (aged 9 and 6)who both really enjoyed the story - at times I couldn't carry on with reading because we were laughing so much. Read more

Published on 2 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb read!
Aquila is a really exciting book. My daughter (aged 8) and I read it out loud over 2 days - we were both gripped by the story. The teachers are especially funny!!

Published on 16 Feb 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A funny, exciting read
A good book that once you start makes you want to read more.I like the way it is funny and how the teachers don't realise what's going on.

Published on 1 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
There are two boys-Tom Baxter and Geoff Reynolds. They always come bottom of the class. Then one day they bunk off a school field trip and fall into a cave! Read more

Published on 6 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A very exciting book
Auila is one of the best books I have ever read. It is very exciting and I couldn't put it down until I had finished it. Read more

Published on 9 Dec 1998

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