Here are seven marvelous tales (and one whimsical vignette) taking you out to the wondrous future of travel beyond the sky.

Start in your own back yard and journey to the moon, to the asteroid belt, to the far planets, and even to the Oort cloud. Along the way, you'll meet Squish, Shan, Chigger, and Starling, young adventurers who will amaze you with their discoveries of life and love.

NOWHERE MAN - Get revenge on a teenage bully

JUMPING OFF THE PLANET - Ride the beanstalk

TURTLEDOME - Build a Lunar Habititat

RIDING JANIS - Toss a comet