On a Saturday morning, Maks ran out to his favourite playground under the big, spreading oak tree. The air smelled fresh and birds were singing in the trees. But it wasn't the birdsong that caught Maks' attention. In front of him, right next to the sandpit, appeared a ball... but a strange one. It was silver, shiny and buzzed quietly. Maks walked closer. Then the ball opened up! A small robot with twinkling lights on its head slid out from inside. It had a wide smile made of coloured lights. - Hello! - said the robot in a thin, cheerful voice - My name is Blip, I've come from Planet Sparkle! Maks was stunned out of his mind. - Can you speak? - asked the puzzled boy at last. - Of course! And do you want to see something cool with me? - asked Blipek, hovering a piece above the ground and twirling his lights. Max jumped up and down with joy. - Sure! - he shouted. Blipek dragged Max through the bushes behind the playground. There, hidden under a large pile of leaves, was a strange, glowing spaceship. The door of the ship slowly opened and a quiet white light came from inside. Maks felt a slight tickle in his stomach - he was a little afraid, but even more curious. - Ready for an adventure? - asked the robot. Suddenly there was a strange tapping sound in the ship....