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The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron

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In The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet, did you enjoy ...

... the sense of a clear mission and adventure?

The City of Gold and Lead by John Christopher

If you loved the way David and Chuck set out on a purposeful journey to Basidium in The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet, you'll be swept up by Will, Henry, and Beanpole's dangerous mission to infiltrate the alien Tripods' city. Their escape, planning, and teamwork make for a gripping, goal-driven adventure that captures the same spirit of daring.

... the quirky camaraderie between young protagonists and an alien friend?

The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex

If you enjoyed the friendship between the boys and Mr. Bass on the Mushroom Planet, you'll delight in Tip's unlikely partnership with the alien J.Lo as they journey across an invaded Earth. Their banter, resourcefulness, and the oddball charm of their quest make for a wonderful ensemble dynamic.

... characters growing as they adapt to unfamiliar worlds?

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

If watching David and Chuck mature and adapt to a strange new world resonated with you, you'll find Roz the robot's emotional growth on a wild island deeply satisfying. Roz starts as an outsider, but her journey toward understanding, empathy, and belonging is beautifully told.

... the gentle, hopeful tone and sense of wonder in traveling to new worlds?

A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle

If you were charmed by the uplifting, optimistic spirit of The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet, you'll find Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin's journey across the universe in A Wrinkle in Time equally inspiring. The story's warmth, hope, and faith in young people shine throughout their cosmic adventure.

... the excitement of discovering a richly imagined alien world?

The Search for WondLa by Tony DiTerlizzi

If you were captivated by the whimsical details of Basidium and its mushroom civilization, you'll be mesmerized by Eva Nine's exploration of the lush, alien planet Orbona. The book's vivid worldbuilding, with its inventive creatures and cultures, invites you to get wonderfully lost in discovery.

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