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Q Pootle 5 takes young readers on a whimsical interstellar journey as the titular protagonist attempts to travel to a distant moon party. When a critical rocket booster fails, Q Pootle 5 must land on Earth. The tale highlights his unexpected interactions with birds, cats, frogs, and other animals while exploring the excitement of life on other planets and the fantastical possibilities of human‑alien encounters.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Nick Butterworth
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