Space Chase

A strange flying object is spotted in the sky, and Jackson is sure it's a UFO! In this action-packed early chapter book, Jackson and his AI-powered bike, S.C.O.U.T., race to follow the mysterious lights across Boreville. Is it an alien spaceship, or something else? Dodging barking dogs and navigating a construction site, Jackson won't stop until he uncovers the truth. But when the "alien" crashes into a neighbor's yard, the mystery takes an unexpected twist. Fast-paced and filled with humor, this out-of-this-world adventure will keep young readers guessing until the very end.

Author: Scott Nickel
Publisher: Picture Window Books
Published: 08/01/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 7.30h x 5.00w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9798875217197
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 555141 / Space Chase


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2025 pg. 52

About the Author
Nickel, Scott: - Born in 1962 in Denver, Colorado, Scott Nickel works by day at Paws, inc., Jim Davis's famous Garfield studio, and he freelances by night. Burning the midnight oil, Scott has created hundreds of humorous greeting cards and written several children's books, short fiction for "Boys' Life" magazine, comic strips, and lots of really funny knock-knock jokes. He was raised in southern California, but in 1995 Scott moved to Indiana, where he currently lives with his wife, two sons, six cats, and several sea monkeys.Batignole, Vincent: - Vincent Batignole trained at the École Pivaut in Nantes, France. His professional journey started in 2005 with the comic series GloomCookie, created by Serena Valentino (Disney's Villains book series) and Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin). Since then, he's been illustrating and writing for various international clients while earning a Master's Degree in cinema history and film analysis. He currently lives in Paris, surrounded by what's easily one of the biggest collections of manga drawn by CLAMP.