Astras family are all snoring in their sleeping pods but Astra is WIDE AWAKE. With her friend Pilbeam she goes off exploring and soon finds out the ship is in deep trouble. Its been knocked off course and invaded by a gang of Poglites an alien salvage crew searching for spoonage.But even the Poglites need Astras help when they discover something far more sinister lurking in the canteen. Sure theyre cakes; but no one would describe them as sweet.Another splendiferous adventure from dynamic duo Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.
