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Book Synopsis: A Newbery Honor Book • BookPage Best Books • Chicago Public Library Best Fiction • Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee • Horn Book Fanfare • New York Times Notable Children’s Book • School Library Journal Best Book • Today Show Pick • An ALA Notable Book“A 10 out of 10 . . . Anyone interested in science, sibling relationships, and friendships will enjoy reading We Dream of Space.”—Time for Kids
Newbery Medalist and New York Times–bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly transports readers to 1986 and introduces them to the unforgettable Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas in this pitch-perfect middle grade novel about family, friendship, science, and exploration. This acclaimed Newbery Honor Book is a great choice for readers of Kate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Rebecca Stead.
Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in Park, Delaware. In 1986, as the country waits expectantly for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, they each struggle with their own personal anxieties. Cash, who loves basketball but has a newly broken wrist, is in danger of failing seventh grade for the second time. Fitch spends every afternoon playing Major Havoc at the arcade on Main and wrestles with an explosive temper that he doesn’t understand. And Bird, his twelve-year-old twin, dreams of being NASA’s first female shuttle commander, but feels like she’s disappearing. The Nelson Thomas children exist in their own orbits, circling a tense and unpredictable household, with little in common except an enthusiastic science teacher named Ms. Salonga. As the launch of the Challenger approaches, Ms. Salonga gives her students a project—they are separated into spacecraft crews and must create and complete a mission. When the fated day finally arrives, it changes all of their lives and brings them together in unexpected ways.
Told in three alternating points of view, We Dream of Space is an unforgettable and thematically rich novel for middle grade readers.We Dream of Space is illustrated throughout by the author.
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Discover the award-winning and captivating world of We Dream of Space, a Newbery Honor Award-winning book by acclaimed author Erin Entrada Kelly. Step into 1986 and follow the journey of Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas as they navigate the challenges of family, friendship, and self-discovery. This Newbery Honor Book is a must-read for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Rebecca Stead.
Immerse yourself in the gripping storyline, filled with science, sibling relationships, and unforgettable characters. Experience the anticipation of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger launch and join Cash, Fitch, and Bird as they confront their own personal struggles amidst this momentous event. From Cash's basketball dreams to Fitch's explosive temper and Bird's aspirations to become NASA's first female shuttle commander, their beautifully woven stories will captivate readers of all ages.
Feel the excitement as the launch of the Challenger draws near and Ms. Salonga, their inspiring science teacher, assigns them a challenging project. Join the Nelson Thomas children as they embark on a mission that will change their lives forever. Told through three gripping perspectives, We Dream of Space will transport readers to a world of possibilities, friendships, and self-discovery.
Experience the magic of We Dream of Space, beautifully illustrated throughout by the talented author herself. Immerse yourself in the vivid imagery and let your imagination soar. Don't miss out on this thematically rich and truly unforgettable middle-grade novel that will leave readers inspired and craving for more.
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