Sid in Space

By Rosemary Bach-Holzer

Sid's dream is to become an astronaut, just like his dad, but when Sid finds himself trapped inside a state-of-the-art shuttle and about to blast off into space, Sid wonders if he's cut out for space travel after all.

Meanwhile, back on Earth, Sid's mum has got her legs full, all eight of them, untangling hair extensions that went horribly wrong.

I have a TV programme to thank for Sid’s emergence.

Back in 2007, I tuned into a show about supernatural animals believing I was about to learn about four-legged ghosts. I’m already interested in the two-legged variety so I sat there ready and waiting only to discover the title was a play on words.

It was still interesting though. Especially when they explained how, with the assistance of warm weather thermals, spiders nearly get to fly in space. I thought what a jolly good idea for a story. Sidney was born, and the rest is history.

Snuggle down and enjoy yourself reading all about my boy and his escapades.

Happy reading,
Rosie.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rosemary Bach-Holzer
• Release date: Jul 9, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301583225

Rosemary Bach-Holzer

Rosemary Bach-Holzer has an award voted fortuitously for her by the readers of a fan-based retro gaming magazine for which she wrote humorous articles and reviews. The prize was a reluctant write-up by its editor who determined someone else should have won the accolade. Happily he was alone in his conviction. Rosemary claims to be an aficionado when it comes to the controversial illness/disability/condition known as ME or CFS. It's been her closest companion since 1989. But pity her not! Personally she's delighted she's competent in something. Rosemary also writes under her maiden name Rosemary Bach and her mystery crime writer's pseudonym, Wolf Black. Download a copy of Enigma by Wolf Black available on Smashwords. Website: http://www.rosemarybachholzer.co.uk Sally and the Sign People appears in print in an anthology called Making Changes published by Bridge House Publishing at http://www.bridgehousepublishing.co.uk

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Sid in Space

Rosemary Bach-Holzer

Published by Rosemary Bach-Holzer at Smashwords

Copyright © 2013 Rosemary Bach-Holzer

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For Liam G,

my young assistant and critic.

Keep making sweet music back there in Berkshire.

Discover other titles by Rosemary Bach-Holzer at Smashwords.com

Short Stories Volume One

Short Stories Volume Two

Short Stories Volume Three

Musings Amusing

Cat Tales

Sally and the Sign People

Enigma - Wolf Black

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Chapters

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Foreword

The name of Rosemary Bach-Holzer first orbited around my brain a couple of years ago when she sent me a couple of humorous articles to publish on my www.cheerreader.co.uk website. I was immediately struck by her easy wit and sense of humour. Not only that, she could write!

She also mentioned that she was working on a story for children about a spider who wanted to go into Space, so I asked if I could read it. Being a generous sort of person, Rosemary sent me a draft copy, which, even in such an early form, told me she was onto something special, and here I am, some eighteen months later, feeling honoured to be writing this foreword.

So go on, launch yourself into Sid in Space, and enjoy this stellar-tastic adventure packed with humour and fun.

Brian David (www.cheerreader.co.uk)

Chapter One

‘Ground control to Major Tom, check ignition and put your helmet on. Ground control to Major Tom, commencing countdown… and don’t know the words to the rest of this song...’

‘Sidney! Get out of bed right this minute or you’ll be late.’

‘I’m up!’ Sidney shouted as he threw back his duvet and scrambled to the floor.

Ten minutes later, he was washed and dressed and sitting at the table sprinkling fruit sugar over his organic fly flakes.

‘Did you wash your legs?’

‘Yes, Mum.’

‘Have you done your homework?’

‘Yes, Mum.’

Although it’s a bit late to be asking that Sid thought to himself as he poured ice-cold rice milk into his breakfast bowl.

Parents! Really!

‘What’s on the agenda today?’ his mum asked, as she held a knife in one leg and a spoon in another. ‘Is your English teacher... what’s his name?’

‘Mr Simon Spider.’

‘That’s right! Mr Simon Spider. Isn’t it today you’ll be presenting your career ideas to Mr Simon and the rest of the class?’

‘Yeah…’

‘It’s yes Sidney, not yeah.’ Sidney’s Mum looked over at her son and smiled. ‘I don’t have to ask what yours will be about.’

‘Going up in space.’ Sidney grinned. ‘Just like in that song by David Bowie,’ he added.

‘Who’s that, dear?’ asked his mum more than a little absentmindedly. She was busy buttering two slices of toast whilst making a cup of coffee at the same time. Having eight legs does have its advantages.

‘Oh, Mu-um, he’s that famous singer from the seventies,’ Sidney replied with his spoon paused in mid-air. ‘He wore all those funny-looking psychedelic clothes. You know!’

Sidney’s mum didn’t know. She enjoyed music that conjured up an image of a cosy open fire and four comfy pairs of slippers. Easy listening all the way and James Last happened to be at the top of her list.

‘That’s nice. Now hurry along or you’ll be late.’

‘All right,’ Sidney said. He stood up scraping his chair on the floor.

‘Sidney, please don’t scrape your…’

‘Chair,’ said Sidney. ‘Sorry Mum! I’ll see you later.’

‘Bye, dear. Don’t forget to bring your rugby boots home they’ll need resoling by now