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The classic science fiction fantasy, about two boys and their space ship, and adventures on a planet found not far away from Earth. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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In print since the 1950s, the Mushroom Planet series is back with a new design by illustrator Kevin Hawkes. Don t miss the adventures of Chuck and David, two boys who travel to the alien planet Basidium in their homemade spaceship. This timeless series is a classic that is sure to be read over and over again.

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ONE NIGHT after dinner when David was reading Doctor Dolittle in the Moon, and his father was reading the newspaper, and his mother was darning socks, his father suddenly exclaimed: "Well, now, that's very odd!" Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars A True Treasure in this day and time, Dec 3 2004

By	Katherine Burke (North Bay, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

I read the Mushroom planet books 49 years ago as a nine year old avid reader. This is one of the books that started me on my quest to learn everything. If you have a fantasy loving child, this ranks right up there with Harry Potter for delightful reading.(I read all of those too!)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most enjoyable kid's books out there., Nov 25 2003

By	Ryk E. Spoor "Author, Gamer, Geek God" (Troy, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first of Cameron's Mushroom Planet books, The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet still casts a spell many years after its first publication. David and Chuck, two best friends, build a rocketship (well, a full-sized model of one) after reading a mysterious newspaper advertisement asking for just such a spaceship and promising "adventure" to the boys who bring the best spaceship to an address that they're not even sure exists. Mystery piles atop mystery and revelation on revelation, until the two boys find themselves on a rescue mission to a tiny, invisible planet orbiting only a short distance (astronomically speaking) from the Earth itself!

The writing is smooth, straightforward, and engaging, and Cameron's characters are sketched out with clear and emphatic detail. There is a bizarre, almost dreamlike quality to the book itself, due at least in part to the juxtaposition of a strong and clear respect for and use of scientific approaches and terminology with truly mystical phenomena that cannot be explained by any science known to man. The scientific wizard Mr. Bass -- there's no better way to describe him -- creates inventions that sound scientific, may even BE scientific in a way, and yet his work is surrounded by all the enigmatic atmosphere of the most mysterious sorceror. At the same time, the rescue and its conclusion rest on firm, rational grounds, so that we keep being anchored back to reality.

A fascinating book and well worth the read even if -- or perhaps especially if -- you are an adult who is trying to remember why some kids' books still stick with you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Sci-Fi For The Younger Set, Jul 28 2003

By	HardyBoys.us (Long Island USA) - See all my reviews

I first read "The Wonderful Flight To The Mushroom Planet" more years ago than I care to remember.
I loved it then and my grandchildren love it now!
This story about 2 ordinary kids who encounter a mysterious scientist and build a spaceship is sure to enchant readers of all ages.
Can David and Chuck save the endangered Musroom Planet?
Will they make it back to Earth?
Just exactly who is Mr. Bass?
You'll just have to read this wonderful book to find out!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic
David and Chuck are just a couple of regular, ordinary, everyday kids, with a regular, ordinary, everyday chicken, named Mrs. Pennyfeather. Read more

Published on Oct 13 2002 by absent_minded_prof

5.0 out of 5 stars Revisit an innocent childhood! First Sci Fi Read as a child!
This wonderful book has touched people from every corner of the planet! I live in Australia, and I vividly remember, this was the first book I ever bought for, and by, myself, in... Read more

Published on Sep 1 2002 by Centari

4.0 out of 5 stars Blast Off Into This Good Book
The book I read was The Wonderful flight to the Mushroom Planet. Most of the story takes place on the planet Basidium. Read more

Published on May 28 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Fine - (for most people
I read a book called The Mushroom Planet, by Eleanor Cameron. It takes place in the city and on the planet. Two boys named Chuck and David go to a planet. Read more

Published on May 28 2002