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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 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.<\p>
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.<\p>
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.<\p>
Told in three alternating points of view, We Dream of Space is an unforgettable and thematically rich novel for middle-grade readers.<\p>
We Dream of Space is illustrated throughout by the author.<\p>
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Ready to blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure? Dive into the captivating pages of We Dream of Space, a Newbery Honor Award winner that has been taking the literary world by storm. Join Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas on a journey through 1986, filled with family dynamics, friendships, and the thrill of space exploration.
With accolades like a Newbery Honor Book, BookPage Best Books, and Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee, We Dream of Space is a must-read for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Rita Williams-Garcia. Let New York Times-bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly transport you to a time when the country awaited the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, and three siblings navigated their own personal challenges with the help of science and friendship.
Experience the magic of sibling relationships, individual struggles, and the power of unity with We Dream of Space. Perfect for middle-grade readers who love a blend of heartwarming storytelling and inspiring themes, this novel is sure to leave a lasting impact on anyone interested in science, exploration, and the bonds that connect us all.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary journey! Immerse yourself in the world of Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas as they embark on a mission that will change their lives forever. Grab your copy of We Dream of Space today and discover a tale that will stay with you long after the final page is turned.
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