| Laika Bound for Schoo Edition Contributor(s): Abadzis, Nick (Author) |
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ISBN: 0606361308 ISBN-13: 9780606361309 Publisher: Turtleback Books OUR PRICE: $23.12 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 370 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.3" (1.14 lbs) 224 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 115986 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. This is her journey. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika there is Korolev, once a political prisoner and now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. This intense triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like "Because of Winn Dixie," "Shiloh," and "Old Yeller." Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Laika's story will speak straight to your heart. |