Space Gum: A Novel

Carl just doesn’t get it – he’s always in Mum’s bad books. If only she could see the funny side to the practical jokes he and Dad play on one another. From eggs to toilet seats, nothing’s sacred when they’re dreaming up pranks.

But Carl’s world is turned upside down when his father introduces him to an ex-NASA scientist – one who gives Carl a secret gift.

What has Carl been given that could possibly be so valuable? And where have the two strangers taken Dad in the black van?

Is he safe? Carl will need to be incredibly inventive to unravel this mystery! A lively and funny novel that puts one boy problem-solving skills to the test.