This book may be aimed at the 9-12 age bracket, but it's capable of being enjoyed by any age. Central character Liam, a boy so tall that people think he's an adult, is an entertaining narrator of the events that ensue when he pretends to be his friend's father, wins a competition, and jets off to China. His friend Florida, posing as his daughter, is to experience space tourism with him and a small group of other children from around the world, but of course it all goes wrong...
Most of the plot focuses around the build up to the launch, with less of the story taking place in space than one might think. The essential theme is the discovery by Liam of what it means to be a parent. Towards the end, he's referring to Florida as 'my daughter' without even thinking about it. The story is amusing and should keep most children, boys and girls, entertained up until the end. Thumbs up from this cynical adult.
