Blast Off with Gabby and Maddox: Gabby and Maddox Adventure Series, #2
By Steve Altier
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Join Gabby and Maddox on a wild, out of this world adventure!
While visiting their grandparents in Florida, Gabby and Maddox join the Children's Astronaut Program. Shortly after liftoff on what should have been a routine trip to the Space Station, Gabby and Maddox find themselves adrift on a ship with no power.
Thankfully, the siblings are rescued by a purple alien named Spark from a planet called Ubatuba. He recruits them to solve a baffling mystery, and in exchange, he promises to take them back home. They quickly learn not everything is as it appears.
Meanwhile, Cody and Bindi embark on a rescue mission to save their friends, but will they make it in time?
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Gabby and Maddox adventure series continues in this new chapter book when our siblings join the Children’s Astronaut Program while visiting their grandparents in Florida.Shortly after liftoff on a routine trip to the Space Station, something goes horribly wrong. Siblings Gabby and Maddox find themselves drifting deep into outer space on a ship with no power. Meanwhile Lieutenant Lenny and his staff at Space Command do all they can to aid the siblings.Lost and helpless in outer space, Gabby and Maddox are rescued by a purple alien named Spark from the planet Ubatuba. Shortly after their arrival on the alien planet, the children are asked to help solve a mystery that baffles the Ubatubans.Gabby and Maddox quickly learn not everything is what it appears. Will Gabby and Maddox be able to solve the mystery? Will Spark be able to help the children get back home? Australian friends Bindi and Cody are launched on a rescue mission to save now brings you the first book in the Gabby and Maddox adventure series in this book their young American friends, but will they make it in time?Join Gabby and Maddox on this new, wild, space adventure.
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Blast Off with Gabby and Maddox - Steve Altier
Table of Contents
Dedication
One
Preparations
Two
Mission Day
Three
Blast Off
Four
Lost in Space
Five
New Friends
Six
Ubatuba
Seven
Cracking the Case
Eight
Time to Go
Nine
The Rescue
Ten
The Journey Home
Book Club Questions
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Blast Off with Gabby and Maddox
Copyright © 2023 Steve Altier. All rights reserved.
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This is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023942265
Paperback ISBN-13: 979-8-8232-0280-0
Hardcover ISBN-13: 979-8-8232-0282-4
Audiobook ISBN-13: 979-8-8232-0279-4
Ebook ISBN-13: 979-8-8232-0281-7
Dedication
To Kelly Altier
Wishing you the best that life has to offer.
One
Preparations
Gabby sprang out of bed to the sound of Beep, beep,
from the alarm. She quickly turned it off like she does every morning. The fact that Gabby was not a morning person didn’t stop her from bouncing out of bed today. Today was different. She was excited! This was the day of the big mission, the day she had been dreaming of all summer, the day she was going to ou ter space!
Gabby tip-toed down the long, dark hallway to the other guest room where her brother Maddox was staying. She slowly pushed the door open, looked in, and saw that Maddox was still asleep. Gabby walked over to the side of his bed and leaned forward. Time to wake up, sleepyhead,
she said softly.
Maddox was slightly startled but opened his eyes to see Gabby standing over him. It’s too early to get up. What are you doing? Let me sleep a little more,
Maddox snarled at his sister.
Today is mission day. Don’t you remember?
asked Gabby.
Oh, yes! Give me five minutes, and I’ll be ready to go!
Maddox replied as he jumped out of bed and ran past his sister toward the bathroom. Gabby returned to her room to get ready while Maddox did the same.
The two quickly dressed and walked together down the hallway toward the kitchen. The smell of Grandma’s pancakes filled the air as the kids entered the room. Grandma and Grandpa were sitting and having a cup of coffee at the table.
Well, look who finally woke up. I thought you two were going to sleep away your whole vacation,
Grandpa said as he smiled.
I am making your favorite pancakes,
said Grandma.
Sure, I’d love some of your mouthwatering pancakes,
Gabby replied.
Me too,
said Maddox.
Grandma stood up and made her way to the stove. She poured some batter on the griddle and then sprinkled some chocolate chips over the top. She made each of the children a nice stack of pancakes and placed them on their plates.
Are you both ready for a fun day at the Space Center?
asked Grandpa.
You bet we are. I’ve been looking forward to this all week,
replied Gabby.
Me too,
said Maddox, eagerly awaiting his breakfast.
Grandma placed a stack of pancakes in front of each of them. I hope you’re hungry,
she said.
Gabby and Maddox dug into their pancakes like they hadn’t eaten in a week. Maddox grabbed his napkin and wiped a little syrup from his lip.
Slow down a little and enjoy your food,
Grandma said as she shook her head and smiled. It pleased her to know they enjoyed her pancakes so much.
It wasn’t long before Gabby and Maddox polished off their entire stacks.
Grandma, they were awesome,
Gabby said with a full tummy.
Fantastic!
Maddox agreed and smiled.
Well, thank you both. I’m thrilled you like my pancakes. Now that you’re finished, run along and brush your teeth. My little astronauts should have clean teeth before they go into space,
said Grandma.
Gabby and Maddox made their way to the bathroom. Once finished, they returned to the bedroom to check their gear and ensure they had everything they needed for the trip. Gabby strapped her small school backpack to her back.
Are you ready, Maddox?
she asked.
Almost,
he replied. I think I forgot something. Oh wait, I know what I need.
Maddox quietly made his way down the hallway toward the kitchen. He slowed and peeked around the corner to ensure no one was there. The coast was clear. Moving across the room, he passed the kitchen table toward the counter. He looked around one last time. He stretched his hand across the counter and picked up the bag of chocolate chips, placing them in his backpack. Now I’m ready, he thought to himself.
What is taking Maddox so long? Gabby wondered. She turned down the hallway toward the kitchen just as Maddox appeared from around the corner.
There you are,
she said. "We need to