Starcross (Larklight #2)

About “Starcross (Larklight #2)”

Or, The Coming of the Moobs! is a 2007 novel by Philip Reeve. It follows Art Mumby, his younger sister Myrtle, and their mother on a vacation to Starcross, a sea-bathing resort in the Asteroid Belt. The story involves spies, time travel, and unusual hats. The family encounters French spies, Yankee rebels, and man-eating starfish. They also visit the future and prehistoric Mars. Art struggles to stay focused while others lose their heads. The novel blends adventure with humor and science fiction elements.