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Laika Softcover - 2007

by Abadzis, Nick

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Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become Earths first space traveler in the Soviets Sputnik program. Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives, giving life to a pivotal moment in modern history.

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First Second. As New. 2007. Stated First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 1596431016 . Perfect bound illustrated softcover, sharp and square. Book is firm in its binding, unread, 208 pages, with color illustrations. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 208 pages .
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  • Title Laika
  • Author Abadzis, Nick
  • Binding Softcover
  • Edition Stated First Edition; First Printing
  • Condition New
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher First Second, Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • Date 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 100628
  • ISBN 9781596431010 / 1596431016
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 6 x 0.6 in (21.34 x 15.24 x 1.52 cm)
  • Ages 12 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 7 - 12
  • Reading level 370
  • Library of Congress subjects Dogs, Graphic novels
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006051907
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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  • Asimov's Science Fiction, 09/01/2008, Page 136
  • Booklist, 09/01/2007, Page 107
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 10/01/2007, Page 70
  • Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books, 12/01/2007, Page 3
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 08/01/2007, Page 783
  • Library Journal, 01/15/2008, Page 71
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/01/2007, Page 60
  • Publishers Weekly Best Books, 11/05/2007, Page 32
  • School Library Journal, 11/01/2007, Page 155
  • Voya Top Ten Graphic Nvls/Teen, 04/01/2008, Page 7

About the author

Nick Abadzis is a British comics creator whose work has been published across the globe--from the U.S. to Japan. He based his book on the true story of the Sputnik 2: there was really a dog named Laika, and she touched the stars before she died. In writing his graphic novel, Nick Abadzis did thorough scientific and historical research, including traveling to Russia, visiting special Sputnik 2 archives, and interviewing experts in the field. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.

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