Spike and Carty: Templar Books

A cactus and a carton blast off on a planetary adventure like nothing you've seen before... really! Written by super science geek and longest-serving Blue Peter presenter, Konnie Huq.

Spike and Carty have a dream: they want to live in space! When an alien shows up at their window one night, they leap (somehow) at the chance to escape boring old Earth and blast off on a rocket ride around the solar system. However, they quickly discover...

Venus is SIZZLING hot!
Neptune is ICY cold!
And Mars is covered in DUSTY red rocks!

Only then do Spike and Carty discover something surprising: maybe the best planet was right in front of them all along...

Filled with laugh-out-loud rhymes, zany illustrations by Nathan Reed and fascinating space facts, Spike and Carty: No Place Like Home combines fun, friendship and science in one unforgettable journey.

Perfect for children who love funny adventures, curious minds and young space enthusiasts, this rib-tickling story introduces key solar system concepts while encouraging readers to appreciate the wonders of planet Earth.

LAUGH-A-MINUTE RHYMING ROMP - A lively read-aloud story packed with humour, antics and uniquely lovable characters.

FRIENDSHIP AND APPRECIATION - Follow Spike and Carty as they realise more about each other and the brilliant planet they call home.

SCIENCE BY STEALTH - Learn fascinating science facts woven naturally into the story, perfect for readers age 4-6.