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McAuliffe, Christa
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Set in 1985, Moss's novel juxtaposes eighteen-year-old Annie's self-exploration with the Challenger's final mission to outer space. Following her idol Christa McAuliffe, Annie travels to view the launch while reflecting on her own aspirations (i.e., becoming a poet). Annie's self-doubts get repetitive, but Moss's weaving of a real-world event into a fictional story, while not perfectly executed, is engaging. Bib.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
(4)
K-3
Explore Space! series.
Short paragraphs offer information about the accomplishments of well-known astronauts. Each spread has relevant photos on the left-hand page, while the right-hand page highlights major points in the featured person's life. An abrupt conclusion may feel awkward to early readers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Explore Space! titles: Christa McAuliffe, John Glenn, Mae Jemison, and Neil Armstrong.]
Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang
2 reviews
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