A Very Special Mission tells the story of a curious girl who goes on an out-of-this world adventure with her neighbour - a Professor who is building something mysterious in her garden. The story takes the reader on a journey, packed with scientifically accurate facts, designed to educate and also inspire young children into engineering. The story has been inspired by the author who lived next to a noisy neighbour as a child, and wondered what could possibly be going on next door...