Racing the Moon
Racing the Moon by Alan W. Armstrong is a reprint edition published by Random House in 2012, featuring 214 pages in English. This book presents an adventurous narrative set in the spring of 1947, a time when outer space was largely unexplored. The story follows eleven-year-old Alexis (Alex) Heart and her impulsive brother, Chuck, as they embark on a journey fueled by their dreams of space travel. Their adventures begin when Alex befriends Captain Ebbs, an army scientist working on food for future space travelers, leading to encounters with notable figures in the field of rocketry.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Alex, Chuck, and Captain Ebbs navigate their shared fascination with space exploration. The narrative includes historical elements and touches on themes of family and sibling relationships, all while highlighting the technological aspirations of the 20th century. As the trio engages in thrilling experiences, including a sailing trip down the Potomac and a secret rocket launch, the story captures the excitement and challenges of their quest.
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An adventurous new work from Newbery Honor-Winning author, Alan Armstrong.
In the spring of 1947, outer space was an unexplored realm. But eleven year-old Alexis (Alex) Heart and her impulsive brother, Chuck, believe that the stars are within reach. In the midst of building their own rocket, Alex befriends Captain Ebbs, and an army scientist who is working to create food for future space travelers, and who is also a descendent of Captain John Smith. Alex soon introduces Chuck to her new friend, and the trio’s shared interest in space travel sets off a series of adventures that the three will never forget. From meeting pioneering German rocket scientist Dr. Wenher von Braun, and a thrilling sailing trip down the Potomac to an island on the Chesapeake where a top secret rocket launch is about to take place, Alex and Chuck are about to have their lives forever changed.
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