ABOUT THE BOOK
Eudora Space Kid
Written by David Horn
Ages 6-10 | 97 Pages
Publisher: David Horn | ISBN-13: 9781736677407
Publisher’s Synopsis: Eudora is a typical 3rd grader. A typical 3rd grader who lives on a 36 deck AstroLiner. In space. A normal girl adopted by what you might call… aliens. Her mom is a dog-like species named a Pox and runs the onboard jail (brig). Her dad is an octopus-like species from the planet Pow. She is a girl who has normal ambitions, like being the chief engineer on an AstroLiner.
Eudora is a girl who comes up with a plan to prove her worth by improving her AstroLiner’s engines and breaking all known speed records. Will she succeed and earn a promotion? Or will she end up in the brig? Again…
Brilliant for engaging emergent and early chapter book readers.
Available for purchase here.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Horn is a huge science fiction fan. While his wife sometimes feels like they live in outer space, they really live in New Jersey with their two human daughters and one doggy daughter named Trixie.
David loves reading science fiction books from both the old and new greats like Asimov, McDevitt, Scalzi, Howey, and more. He also loves reading his kids’ books like My Weird School, Just Grace, The Baby-Sitters Club, Ramona, and the list goes on.
David and his daughters also love watching sci-fi shows like Star Trek, Babylon 5, Stargate, and Star Wars.
Eudora Space Kid started as stories he told his daughters at dinner. They loved Eudora’s antics in space. So now The Great Engine Room Takeover is his first book in the Eudora Space Kid early reader chapter book series. He can’t wait for you to love Eudora’s stories too.
For more information, visit https://www.eudoraspacekid.com/.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Life Is What It's Called - Why do you think it's important for kids to read books that inspire a love for math and science?
David Horn - I think that it's so important for young kids to frame school (including math and science) as something fun and exciting. How we expose kids to things is very important. So, if I can show how math and science can be fun (and, more specifically, used for fun), maybe I can change their outlook on it a little. And with math and science, I think today's kids can change the world in the future.
Life Is What It's Called - What inspired you to write this book?
David Horn - It all started because one day, my kids asked me for a story for some reason at dinner. They love books, reading, and the library, so maybe they thought they could get free stories from me too? I'm not really sure. I've always been a science fiction fan, so I just started telling them a story about a girl their age living on this crazy spaceship with alien parents. I wanted the girl to be a positive role model, but I also had to make them laugh. So… Eudora and her cunning plans!
Life Is What It's Called - What are your next writing projects?
David Horn - I actually have a whole bunch of more Eudora stories written. But one thing I learned from doing this first book, as it is my first book ever, is how much effort it takes to get a book across the finish line, including Talitha Shipman's amazing illustrations and design. But Eudora has so many more adventures to tell! I can't wait!
Life Is What It's Called - Who is your favorite character from this story?
David Horn - It's a tie between Bologna the pet drago and Eudora's mom. Eudora's mom is really cool under pressure but still soft and snuggly.
Life Is What It's Called - Does the main character have any personality traits that are similar to your own?
David Horn - I think Eudora and I both like to laugh, but that's probably as far as it goes. I certainly would be too scared about ending up in the brig to do anything she does!
Life Is What It's Called - Why do you think it's important to introduce kids to science fiction early?
David Horn - I think every genre is important in its own way. But the one thing I have always loved about science fiction is how you can explore situations that you couldn't back on planet Earth. If there is a benefit to science fiction for kids, it's probably about expanding their minds to new possibilities. Eudora likes to think about how she can change her world and she uses math, science, and learning to do that. I think science fiction encompasses all that.
Life Is What It's Called - What sets your book apart from the other early chapter books on the market?
David Horn - My biggest goal was to have optimistic characters but also make people laugh. I think sometimes it's hard to be funny when everyone is nice and behaving well. But I really tried to thread that needle. Eudora isn't really out to be mean or hurt people (though Londo may disagree!). She just wants to have some fun! And Eudora and her older sister both love school, even though they are so different. The grown-ups in Eudora's world are ultimately understanding and treat her well. There are a lot of great chapter books out there that kids really love. But I wanted to add some positivity to the chapter book world while still being funny.
Life Is What It's Called - How can this book be used in a classroom setting?
David Horn - Well, I'm too light on the actual math and science in the book (there is really no such thing as a flax transistor), so I don't think it could be used for math lessons. But I would hope the humor in the book gets children reading who maybe normally wouldn't. And if I can show kids how learning math and science can be fun and impact the world, even better!
Life Is What It's Called - What do you think kids will like most about this book?
David Horn - I hope they laugh! And I hope they like the fact that this little girl can have such a big impact on her world because she's a dreamer. But I hope they don't start secretly working on their parent's cars!
Life Is What It's Called - How many books will be in this series?
David Horn - As many as kids want! I have pages and pages of ideas! Eudora can do anything – sometimes even from the brig!
Life Is What It's Called - What do you hope kids will gain from reading this series?
David Horn - A love of reading and a love of learning!
GIVEAWAY
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One (1) grand prize winner receives: A signed copy of Eudora Space Kid and a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card.
Three (3) winners receive: A signed copy of Eudora Space Kid.
This post is in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and David Horn.
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