Mike Massimino Boeken

Mike Massimino's compelling memoir takes us on a brilliant journey where science meets thrilling adventure to reveal what 'the right stuff' truly is. Many children dream of becoming an astronaut, but when NASA rejected him, he kept trying. Even being told his poor eyesight would mean he could never make it didn't stop him; he simply trained his eyes to be better. Finally, at the third attempt, NASA accepted him. So began Massimino's 18-year career as an astronaut, and the extraordinary lengths he went to get accepted was only the beginning. In this awe-inspiring memoir, he reveals the hard work, camaraderie, and sheer guts involved in the life of an astronaut; he vividly describes what it is like to strap yourself into the Space Shuttle and blast off into space, or the sensation of walking in space during an emergency repair of the Hubble telescope. He also talks movingly about the Columbia tragedy and how it felt to step into the Space Shuttle again in the aftermath of that disaster. This book is not only a tribute to the fellow astronauts he worked with but also a stunning example of someone who had exactly those attributes himself.

The inspiring journey of an astronaut who undertook spacewalks on two Hubble missions unfolds in this middle grade adaptation of his bestselling memoir. Readers will be captivated by the real-life adventure that mirrors the excitement of classic films like The Right Stuff and Apollo 13, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of space exploration. This story not only highlights the astronaut's accomplishments but also encourages young readers to dream big and explore the wonders of the universe.