Author(s): David Orme

9-10 Year Old

"The Ultimate Secret" is part of the new "Starchasers" series. These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for boys aged 8-14 who have a reading age of 8-9. The books follow the antics of the Starchasers - a team of freelance space adventurers who will take on just about any mission that's legal and earns good money.In "The Ultimate Secret", the Starchasers discover Suma's home planet...well, what's left of it. The uninhabited planet lies in ruins, but why? They're close to finding out when they discover they've been beaten to it by some very ugly aliens with big weapons! Rounded up inside a secret vault, the history of Suma's people and what became of their planet finally becomes clear. Can the Starchasers escape the clutches of these angry aliens? And will Suma ever forgive them for what they did? The exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starachsers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.