Is your child an adventure seeker, curious about the world? Do they enjoy learning about the universe and planets within? Are you looking for a book that makes reading and learning fun? Willie lives with his mother and father in a wonderful world surrounded by sun, animals, and a full-blown spaceship hangar. Willie asks his father if he can join him on his trip to Mars. Will Willie's father agree? What happens when Willie and his fury friend, Oliver, enter the spaceship without Willie's dad? This is a wonderful story about space and Mars, about how one adventure can often be unexpected and change your world. This book is a great tool for teachers and parents to help their kids transition from picture books to chapter books. This story combines fiction and fantasy with bits of educational science content sprinkled throughout. The story helps kids increase their vocabulary and encourages a flight into a child's imagination. What are you waiting for? Grab this book that is the first in a series of books about science and outer space. This book is a transitionary book for children between traditional children's books and chapter books. Likely for children aged 5-9 but varies depending on reading level. It contains graphics to keep kids engaged, while also containing more text than a traditional kids book. Additionally, it contains a higher level of vocabulary allowing kids to expand their vocabulary.