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muddypuddle's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 I've followed Mark Kelly because of his marriage to Gabby Giffords, so I knew a bit about his twin brother, Scott. This picture book for kids tells a little about Scott's background, including the fact that he had a tough time in school, particularly sitting still and not daydreaming. It shows his perseverance and ambition, then tells a little about his training and year in space. The illustrations, by Andre Ceolin, are wonderful, and they're interspersed throughout with lots and lots of actual photographs. Here's another great 1st or second grade biographical read aloud! (Why a 4.5 and not a five? That's because I didn't like the way the book started. It worked okay for my second reading, but put me off a bit for the first.)
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Hoping to read Endurance in 2018, but this picture book served as a nice intro.
erika_tanner's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good start to reading about the astronauts and traveling in space.
montyskid's review
5.0
First off, Andre Ceolin is an amazing artist. I love the art in this book.
Scott did a great job at relaying his journey to be an astronaut and his year in space in a way that young children can understand.
Scott did a great job at relaying his journey to be an astronaut and his year in space in a way that young children can understand.
allibrooks's review
3.0
3.5
The writing seemed a bit clunky to me but overall this was a pretty inspiring story!
The writing seemed a bit clunky to me but overall this was a pretty inspiring story!
librarianryan's review
5.0
Such a lovely read. This story has nice illustrations peppered with real photos old and new of Scoot Kelly and his twin brother. Since this was meant for kids, it did not get very in depth, but just enough to keep their interest and grow their ideas of exploring. Overall, very well done.
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