This is another of the charming adventures of Miss Pickerell.

This time, a strange illness threatens the pets of Square Toe County, including Miss Pickerell's beloved cow and her new pet cat Pumpkins.

New mold spores have recently been discovered by the crewman of a lunar base, and Miss Pickerell convices the authorities to allow her to journey to the Moon in search of a mold spore cure.

The science in the Miss Pickerell series is a bit dated, being written several decades ago, but children's stories with a science backdrop are few and far between.

Although not as accurate scientifically, the stories may invoke an interest in science in the younger reader.

The sad thing for the older reader who recalls Miss Pickerell from younger days, is that we are nowhere near as advanced in space research and colonization as the series hopes we could be.

Still, the adventures are fun. Miss Pickerell has also journeyed to the Arctic, been aboard a Supertanker, helped fix a weather satellite, experimented with submarines, geiger counters, and lasers.

Fun for all!

Miss Pickerell's worries are few: keeping her cow happy and finding enough new rocks for her award-winning rock collection. Yes, her worries are few...until she finds herself on a rocket ship to Mars.

This children's book, first published in 1951, does indeed show its age, but it also retains its charm. Miss Pickerell's light adventure is a delightful way to introduce children to some very basic scientific concepts: gravity, space travel, magnetism, and more. Sure, the science is quite dated, but Miss Pickerell is a treasure.

Still waiting for the next Harry Potter book to come out? Miss Pickerell might be just what you're looking for.

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One in a series of charming science adventures for youngsters. Miss Pickerell goes to visit her pet cow one morning and finds a rocketship in the pasture! It's a mission to Mars, and a curious Miss Pickerell finds herself accidentally locked inside! The science is a tad bit dated, being written in the 1950's, but the adventure and fun will introduce scientific concepts to children and may even awake an interest in science. There are many other Miss Pickerell books, in which she visits the Arctic, space stations, lunar colonies, and goes diving in an atomic submarine! Charming fun and adventure with a science backdrop is all too rare. Though a bit out of date science-wise, Miss Pickerell's adventures are sure to be treasured by youngsters. Also an interesting read for nostalgic adults, believe it or not.

This book is a favorite of my 5 year old. He seems to really enjoy the story. I like it because it helps him to use memory skills. The only downfall to this story is that it seems a bit lengthy after reading 15 times a day!

Theodore Turtle wants to do everything right. But he just cannot remember what it is he is supposed to do. He is always very proud of himself, for carrying out his vision, but in doing so, he forgets practical things, like taking the whistling teapot off the stove, or getting slightly confused about his rubbers. The illustrations by Paul Galdone are wonderful. My children cheered for Theodore, an adorable turtle with all the odds stacked against him.

I remember this series fondly from my under 12 days. Miss Pickerell was a great detective who, unlike Encyclopedia Brown, found answers that made sense. This is also a very well written book and will be the delight of all young readers who have the mystery bug.

Miss Pickerill is off on another adventure and has to leave her beloved cow behind. This simple book is good especially for 2nd - 4th graders. It has good vocabulary and educational value, but is also humorous. A very cute book. I loved it as a child and still think it is great.