Title: My Journey to the Stars
Author: Scott Kelly
Illustrator: Andre
Ceolin
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Copyright Date: October 17, 2017
ISBN: 978-1524763770
Age Ranges: 6-7 years
Lexile Measure: 680
Although this book has
not yet been published, I wanted to include it for a few reasons. First, it is
a great example of what we discussed earlier, adapting adult books for younger
readers. This is being released simultaneously with the adult title, Endurance:
A year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly.
The title has been given great reviews by Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, and Booklist.
- "Kelly’s story is an inspiration
for adventure, fodder for space fascination, and a call to
work hard and follow one’s dreams." —Booklist
- "Though in most respects typical of
astronaut profiles for younger readers, this one features unusually
personal notes...and also vivid writing. Kelly describes re-entry as 'like
going over Niagara Falls in a barrel - but you're on fire!'" - Kirkus
- "Kelly's account firmly underscores
the rewards of dedication to one's dreams."
Kelly struggled in
school and often got into mischief with his twin brother. One day, he read a
book about test pilots and astronauts which inspired him. My Journey to the
Stars tells the story of an ordinary boy who worked very hard to achieve his
dreams. He and his brother both went on to become astronauts. When Scott spent
a year on the International Space Station, his brother, Mark, served as the
control on Earth, to compare what changes occurred to Scott, in space.
Related Titles:
To the Stars:
The First American Woman to Walk in Space by Carmella Van Vleet
Living in Space
by Kathryn Clay
Mission to
Space by John Herrington
Astronaut in
Training by Kathryn Clay
Star Stuff by Stephanie Roth
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