Binding: Hardcover
Description: From award - winning author Lindsay Lackey comes Farther Than the Moon a heartfelt story about a boy who wants to become an astronaut but wonders if his dreams can include his brother with disabilities perfect for fans of We Dream of Space and Song for a Whale. All thirteen - year - old Houston Stewart has ever wanted is to become an astronaut. His dreams feel like they're finally coming true when he's accepted to the highly - competitive Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program if only he could bring his little brother Robbie with him. Ever since their dad left Houston and Robbie have been inseparable. It's hard to tell where Houston's love of space ends and where Robbie's begins. But Robbie's cerebral palsy and epilepsy mean he needs medical attention at home so Houston is forced to take this giant leap for the two of them all on his own. At camp Houston is quickly drawn into the orbit of new friends cosmic adventures and a long - lost grandfather. But as Houston struggles to meet the program's rigorous demands he's forced to reckon with the truth that Robbie may never visit space like the brothers have always hoped. But Houston is determined to honor Robbie's dream even if it seems like an impossible mission. So like a good astronaut he dares to make a new plan one that shoots for the stars. Called "a remarkable and heartfelt story that is as fun and gripping as it is profoundly moving" by #1 New York Times - bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart this is a captivating read for aspiring astronauts and scientists and a perfect holiday gift.
Title: Farther Than The Moon
Author(s): Lackey Lindsay
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Barcode: 9781250205209
Pages: 336 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 9/19/2023
Category: Children’S & Teenage Fiction & True Stories