To celebrate the release of George’s Secret key to the Universe, we have teamed up with Alton Towers, the UK’s number 1 short break destination, to offer you and your family the chance to go on your own adventure!  Take a ride on Enterprise and spin up to the sky, then feel the rush of plummeting to the ground on this incredible ride, experience zero-g as you swing up and down on The Blade, splash yourself silly in the Waterpark and then spend the night in one of the resort’s amazing themed hotels.

From Professor Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy comes a rollercoaster adventure through space and time in a novel for ages 9 to 90 – discover what’s really out there!

When George’s pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door, George meets his new neighbours- Annie and her scientist father, Eric- and discovers a secret key that will take him on a rollercoaster ride into outer space!

For Eric has the world’s most super-intelligent (and stroppy) computer, Cosmos, who can whisk George and his friends off to any point in the Universe. Soon they are hurtling past planets, through a dangerous asteroid storm to the very edge of our solar system and beyond.

But someone else would like to get their hands on Cosmos – someone whose power-hungry plans will lead Eric and George to a black hole and sure-fire deep space danger…

George’s Secret Key to the Universe is an exciting adventure story which takes you through the vastness of space to discover the mysteries of science and the universe.

Closing date: 30th September 2008.

To enter, simply fill in your details below: 

The prize include an overnight stay in the Alton Towers Hotel or Splash Landings Hotel, dinner, breakfast and two day entrance to the theme park and Waterpark.  We will also provide travel to and from Alton Towers within the UK up to the value of £200.

1. For your chance to win simply enter your e-mail address on the competition page at www.tesco.com/books. Entries must be received by 30th September 2008. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. By entering the competition the entrant confirms their acceptance of these terms and conditions.
2. No purchase necessary. This competition is open to all UK residents aged 18 or over except those who are employees of The Promoter or other companies involved directly with the administration of this competition, or any member of their households.
3. There is a limit of one entry per household.
4. The prize is for a family of 4, and must include at least one adult.
5. The prize is a two day pass to Alton Towers Theme-Park and Water-Park, one night’s accommodation at the Alton Towers Hotel or Splash Landings Hotel, plus breakfast and dinner for the family of 4. Travel costs will be covered in the UK only up to the value of £200.
6. The winner will be chosen at random by The Promoter from all submitted entries on Thursday 2nd October 2008.

7. The prize winner will be notified by e-mail on Thursday 2nd October 2008. The name of the winner will be available after that date by sending a SAE to the competition address: George’s Secret Key Tesco Competition, Marketing Department, Random House Children’s Books, 61- 63 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5SA.
8. Prizes are subject to availability.
9. Prize is not transferable nor is there a cash alternative available.
10. The winner must agree to their name and photograph being used for promotional purposes.
11. Your personal details will only be retained and used by the promoter in order to send you your prize and will be deleted thereafter unless you have ticked the appropriate box. Your personal details will not be passed on to any third parties.
12. Copyright in all material submitted as entries rests with the promoter.
13. Promoter: Random House Children’s Books, 61 – 63 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5SA.