Taking Off

Taking Off

Hardback (07 Feb 2011)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Reimagining the days surrounding this unforgettable event in history, readers are brought back to 1986 as the astronauts prepare for the Challenger mission, and Christa McAullife trains to be the first teacher in space. When a teen named Annie meets Christa, she is fascinated by Christa's courage. Truly inspired, Annie is determined to make it to Florida to see the Challenger launch, a trip that will forever change how she thinks about herself and her secret desire for her own future. Although she is devastated when tragedy strikes, Annie honors Christa by following her own dream, despite the obstacles. Bringing in her experience as a NASA engineer, Jenny Moss weaves a moving story that recaptures the inspiration teens must have felt years ago as they watched Christa McAuliffe reach for the sky.

Book information

ISBN: 9780802721938
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Imprint: Walker Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 813.6
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 340
Weight: 437g
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 19mm