Leading up to the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, the excitement of this momentous event is captured through the eyes of a child in this glorious picture book, reformatted with a new cover design. Mark Haddon is the prize-winning, highly-acclaimed author of the best-selling novel 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time'.
Years ago there was a little boy who dreamed of rocketing to the moon, of landing on the crumbly rock and walking across the Sea of Tranquility.
He borrowed library books and read how astronauts had orbited the earth and walked in space. And every night he hoped that they would find a way to land on the moon and walk where he had dreamed of walking. And eventually, one cloudless night, they did...
In The Sea of Tranquility, Mark Haddon, the Sunday Times bestselling author, takes us on a journey through the eyes of a child, filled with imagination, adventure, and a fascination with the sky and technology. This book is a testament to Haddon's ability to create engaging content for children and young adults.
For fans of John Boyne (The Boy at the Top of the Mountain), Markus Zusak (Getting the Girl), Patrick Ness (Doctor Who), Benjamin Zephaniah (Face), and Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger).
Leading up to the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, the excitement of this momentous event is captured through the eyes of a child in this glorious picture book, reformatted with a new cover design. Mark Haddon is the prize-winning, highly-acclaimed author of the best-selling novel 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time'.
Years ago there was a little boy who dreamed of rocketing to the moon, of landing on the crumbly rock and walking across the Sea of Tranquility.
He borrowed library books and read how astronauts had orbited the earth and walked in space. And every night he hoped that they would find a way to land on the moon and walk where he had dreamed of walking. And eventually, one cloudless night, they did...
In The Sea of Tranquility, Mark Haddon, the Sunday Times bestselling author, takes us on a journey through the eyes of a child, filled with imagination, adventure, and a fascination with the sky and technology. This book is a testament to Haddon's ability to create engaging content for children and young adults.
For fans of John Boyne (The Boy at the Top of the Mountain), Markus Zusak (Getting the Girl), Patrick Ness (Doctor Who), Benjamin Zephaniah (Face), and Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger).
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940173466471 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins UK |
| Publication date: | 11/28/2013 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | Up to 4 Years |
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