![]() ![]() I particularly enjoyed the inclusion of an immersive 3D version of Plan Nine from Outer Space.4.23657 toasters out of 5.' - Dallas Jones, Doctor Who Club of Australia 'This novel crackels with wit and violence.the fun doesn't let up.' Reading Time 'Upper Primary and Lower Secondary students who appreciate the ridiculous will enjoy this fast paced book with its zany sense of humour. A Toaster on Mars is a laugh-out-loud and thoroughly enjoyable read!' - Melanie Nemer, Austrek President 'This is a fun, exuberant book to read which sees the main character, Blake Carter, on a non-stop race around the solar system ending up on the titular Mars (Carter on Mars anyone?).The book is an obvious homage to Douglas Adams but is not slavish in its interpretation and what I really liked, as an SF fan, was picking up on all the other SF references in the story. 'The adventures of Blake Carter and Nicky Steel, along with commentary by editor Zeeb Blatsnart, bring a lighthearted science fiction story to life. Short-listed for Russell Prize for Humour Writing 2017 (Australia) ![]()
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