Astrosaurs Collection by Steve Cole 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Riddle of the Raptors
The Hatching Horror
The Seas of Doom
The Mind-Swap Menace
The Skies of Fear
The Space Ghosts
Day of the Dino-Droids
The Terror-Bird Trap
The Planet of Peril
The Star Pirates

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781782959137
Publisher: Red Fox
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
The Astrosaurs Collection by Steve Cole brings together ten action-packed paperback adventures starring Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the brave crew of the spaceship DSS Sauropod. Set in a wildly imaginative universe where dinosaurs escaped extinction by blasting off into space, this beloved series blends galloping space adventure with dinosaur lore young readers cannot resist. Perfect for kids ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4), each short, fast-paced chapter book delivers humor, mystery, and heart-pounding action in equal measure. Ideal for building reading confidence, this ten-book set is a fantastic way to turn reluctant readers into astrosaur-obsessed bookworms, one thrilling mission at a time.

About the Books
The Astrosaurs series unfolds in the Jurassic Quadrant, a distant part of the galaxy where dinosaurs settled long ago after fleeing Earth's extinction event, splitting into rival factions of plant-eaters and meat-eaters kept in check by the peacekeeping Dinosaur Space Service. At the center of the action is Captain Teggs Stegosaur, a courageous stegosaurus who commands the spaceship DSS Sauropod alongside his loyal crew, including navigator Gypsy, gadget-loving Arx, and hungry cook Iggy. Across these ten books, the crew is called on mission after mission, facing kidnapped athletes, hungry oviraptors, sea monsters, mind-swapping villains, flightless dino-birds, restless ghosts, rogue droids, terror-birds, treacherous planets, and marauding space pirates. Each story stands on its own, so young readers can jump into any title and instantly get swept up in short, punchy chapters built for confident independent reading. Steve Cole's mix of galactic silliness and genuine tension keeps pages turning, while the prehistoric cast makes even the wildest sci-fi concepts feel instantly familiar and fun. Themes of teamwork, courage, curiosity, and problem-solving run through every adventure, giving the collection real substance behind the laughs. Each book also folds in playful dinosaur facts and space-travel concepts, so young fans pick up a little science alongside the silliness. With larger-than-life villains, from raptors to rogue droids to space pirates, and just enough peril to keep pages turning, the collection makes a brilliant bridge between early readers and longer middle-grade fiction, especially for dinosaur-mad kids who also dream of outer space.

Key Benefits

• Ten complete Astrosaurs paperback adventures in one great-value collection
• Short, fast-paced chapters ideal for building independent reading confidence
• Fun blend of dinosaurs and space adventure that hooks reluctant readers
• Recurring cast of characters that grows more familiar with every book
• Perfect read-aloud or bedtime story option for kids ages 7-9
• A ready-made classroom library or gift set for young sci-fi fans

Book-by-Book Guide
Riddle of the Raptors — Teggs and his crew race to rescue two kidnapped dino athletes before the Great Dinosaur Games.
The Hatching Horror — Teggs transports desperate dinosaur refugees and their precious eggs to a new home, only to find danger already there.
The Seas Of Doom — The astrosaurs are sent to a watery world where a monstrous threat is attacking an undersea fish factory.
The Mind-Swap Menace — Captain Teggs must untangle a sinister plot involving swapped minds and mistaken identities across the galaxy.
The Skies of Fear — A world of dino-birds mysteriously forgets how to fly, and Teggs uncovers a deadly secret above Skwark Major.
The Space Ghosts — On the planet Creepus, diplodocus miners are haunted by mysterious space ghosts that Teggs must investigate.
Day of the Dino-Droids — The astrosaurs go up against an army of dangerous droids threatening the galaxy.
The Terror-Bird Trap — Captain Teggs and his crew are caught up in the schemes of a flock of ferocious terror-birds.
The Planet of Peril — On the dangerous world of Aggadon, trapped triceratops call on Arx for help against old enemies.
The Star Pirates — The astrosaurs face off against a band of ruthless space pirates prowling the Jurassic Quadrant.

About the Author
Steve Cole is a British author known for writing fast, funny, and inventive fiction for young readers. He created the Astrosaurs series, one of his most popular and long-running works, spanning more than twenty titles plus a spin-off Astrosaurs Academy series. Cole's fast-paced, dialogue-driven style brings humor and larger-than-life characters to a wide range of adventure and comedy fiction for children. His books are especially loved by kids building reading confidence, thanks to short chapters, vivid action, and cliffhangers that make it hard to put a book down. Astrosaurs remains one of his most enduring creations for young dinosaur and space fans.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This ten-book Astrosaurs set is a brilliant birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading pick for any kid who loves dinosaurs, space, or laugh-out-loud adventure. With short chapters and a huge cast of missions to explore, it's perfect for classroom libraries, road trips, or building an eager young reader's very own bookshelf.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.