kathis_wonderland's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Space Band by Tom Fletcher is about the worst band on earth, the Earthlings. George, Bash and Neila try everything to win a competition at their school to win tickets for a concert of their favourite artist. But suddenly they are beamed up into space and have to compete in the Battle of the Bands to save their planet!
I am big fan of Tom Fletcher's books. They are such nice children's books and grown-ups can enjoy them too! However, I have to admit that I did not like this book as much as I liked his other books. They story did not suck me in. But I liked the characters. Even though we did not read a lot about George's parents, they are awesome! And the three kids have an awesome friendship.
I loved the references to Tom Fletcher's band McFly, his sons and other musicians. That was quite hilarious. What I loved the most is that McFly recorded all the songs in this book and you can listen to them while reading the book! This is just an incredible awesome idea.
Even though I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed his other books, I still liked it. However, I can't wait to read the new Christmasaurus!
I am big fan of Tom Fletcher's books. They are such nice children's books and grown-ups can enjoy them too! However, I have to admit that I did not like this book as much as I liked his other books. They story did not suck me in. But I liked the characters. Even though we did not read a lot about George's parents, they are awesome! And the three kids have an awesome friendship.
I loved the references to Tom Fletcher's band McFly, his sons and other musicians. That was quite hilarious. What I loved the most is that McFly recorded all the songs in this book and you can listen to them while reading the book! This is just an incredible awesome idea.
Even though I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed his other books, I still liked it. However, I can't wait to read the new Christmasaurus!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
emhanx's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
meganemily93's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
Finally could read it in English, Dutch translation was just NOT working. This was a fun book about the worst band of Earth (well according to their neighbours) being beamed up to compete in a competition... for the survival of their planet! There is music, aliens, a secret (which wasn't that secret as I figured out Neila quite early on), band-battles, life debts, a big scary star with a bigger attitude, fun illustrations, good characters, a chimp named Armstrong, lots of excitement, a great ending that made me cheer and laugh.
linnylionheart's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Minor: Vomit
busybookworm's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
onceuponabookreview's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
pixiekp's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
debborahmay's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
kry55y's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
My 9 year old read this book to me, we both loved it, it is interactive as the songs that are written in the book can be listened to also..
At the end of each chapter we both wanted to carry onto the next, it's captivating both as a young reader and an adult. I loved that in one of the last few chapters one of the main characters spoke up about being inclusive to all regardless of who you are or what you look like. We can all be accepting to all those around us.
My boy has said it is probably his number one favourite book (only the day before it was in his top 5!)
At the end of each chapter we both wanted to carry onto the next, it's captivating both as a young reader and an adult. I loved that in one of the last few chapters one of the main characters spoke up about being inclusive to all regardless of who you are or what you look like. We can all be accepting to all those around us.
My boy has said it is probably his number one favourite book (only the day before it was in his top 5!)