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Age Range
12 - 15
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2011-01-04
Page Count
352
Publisher
Walker Children's
Grade Level
7th - 10th
ISBN
9780802721938
Themes
loss
self confidence
STEM

Taking Off

Written by Jenny Moss

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.

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Age Range
12 - 15
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2011-01-04
Page Count
352
Publisher
Walker Children's
Grade Level
7th - 10th
ISBN
9780802721938
Themes
loss
self confidence
STEM
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