{"product_id":"farther-than-the-moon-9781250899033","title":"Farther Than the Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning author Lindsay Lackey comes \u003ci\u003eFarther Than the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, a heartfelt story about a boy who wants to become an astronaut, but wonders if his dreams can include his brother with disabilities, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWe Dream of Space \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSong for a Whale.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll thirteen-year-old Houston Stewart has ever wanted is to become an astronaut. His dreams feel like they're finally coming true when he's accepted to the highly-competitive Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program - if only he could bring his little brother, Robbie, with him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver since their dad left, Houston and Robbie have been inseparable. It's hard to tell where Houston's love of space ends and where Robbie's begins. But Robbie's cerebral palsy and epilepsy mean he needs medical attention at home, so Houston must take this giant leap for the two of them all on his own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt camp, Houston is quickly drawn into the orbit of new friends, cosmic adventures, and a long-lost grandfather. But as Houston struggles to meet the program's rigorous demands, he's forced to reckon with the truth that Robbie may never be able to visit space like the brothers have always hoped. But Houston is determined to honor Robbie's dream, even if it seems like an impossible mission. So, like a good astronaut, he dares to make a new plan -- one that shoots for the stars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalled \"a remarkable and heartfelt story that is as fun and gripping as it is profoundly moving\" by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart, this is a captivating read for aspiring astronauts and scientists, and a perfect holiday gift.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lindsay Lackey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Square Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.63h x 5.28w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250899033\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e520953 \/ Farther Than the Moon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindsay Lackey\u003c\/b\u003e did not want to be an astronaut when she grew up. However, she did want to be either a Supreme Court Justice or an author. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eAll the Impossible Things\u003c\/i\u003e, made one of those dreams come true, and was named a Best Book of 2019 by the New York Public Library, the Denver Library, and \u003ci\u003eChildren's Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e. While conducting research for her second novel, \u003ci\u003eFarther Than the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, Lindsay fell in love with space and NASA history. She no longer wants to be a Supreme Court Justice, but if NASA wants to send a children's book author to space, she will happily volunteer.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Lindsay Lackey \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47281452318877,"sku":"9781250899033","price":21.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_7d528c2d-9d67-456b-ad3c-b4612e0ed7c3.jpg?v=1759932046","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/farther-than-the-moon-9781250899033","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}