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Mousetronaut : Based on a (Partially) True Story Hardcover - 2012

by Kelly, Mark

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A heartwarming story by retired NASA astronaut commander Kelly. A small, but plucky, mouse named Mike is sure that he can help the Space Shuttle astronauts, and ends up saving the whole mission. Full color.

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Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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  • Title Mousetronaut : Based on a (Partially) True Story
  • Author Kelly, Mark
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
  • Date 2012-10-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 5545255-6
  • ISBN 9781442458246 / 1442458240
  • Weight 1.05 lbs (0.48 kg)
  • Dimensions 10 x 10.2 x 0.5 in (25.40 x 25.91 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 05 to 08 years
  • Grade levels K - 3
  • Reading level 670
  • Themes
    • Character Trait: Courage
    • Character Trait: Perseverance
  • Library of Congress subjects Mice, Astronauts
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012008497
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Summary

A heartwarming picture book tale of the power of the small, from bestselling author and retired NASA astronaut Commander Mark Kelly.

Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with âÈêmice-tronautsâÈë on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission . . . and is chosen for the flight! While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikesâÈ'and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day. With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!

From the publisher

Mark Kelly was a Captain in the United States Navy when he commanded the final mission of Space Shuttle Endeavour in May of 2011. A veteran of four space flights to the International Space Station he is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and holds a masters degree from the U.S. Naval Post Graduate School. As a naval aviator he flew thirty-nine combat missions in Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

C. F. Payne has illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the Texas Bluebonnet winner Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy and Turkey Bowl, both written by Phil Bildner. He also illustrated the New York Times bestsellers The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Micawber, both by John Lithgow. C.F Payne lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and children. Visit him at CFPayne.com.

Media reviews

Here the mouse is headed in the opposite direction. This first childrenâÈçs book by Kelly, a retired astronaut and husband of former Representative Gabrielle Giffords, builds on his experience with real mice aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. Eighteen of them. In this winning story there are six, and as the smallest one, Meteor gets to perform his own special mission. After helping the astronauts out of a potential Apollo 13 calamity, Meteor is declared a heroâÈ'sure to please many fellow pipsqueaks back on Earth.

Citations

  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 12/01/2012, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 09/15/2012, Page 0
  • New Yorker (The), 10/14/2012, Page 19
  • Publishers Weekly, 09/24/2012, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 10/01/2012, Page 99

About the author

Mark Kelly has served as the junior US Senator from Arizona since 2020. He was a captain in the United States Navy when he commanded the final mission of space shuttle Endeavour in May 2011. A veteran of four space flights to the International Space Station, he is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and holds a master's degree from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.

C. F. Payne has illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the New York Times bestselling Mousetronaut by astronaut Mark Kelly; the Texas Bluebonnet winner Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy, written by Phil Bildner; and the New York Times bestsellers The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Micawber, both by John Lithgow. He teaches at the Columbus College of Art & Design, where he is the chair of the Illustration Department. Payne lives with his wife and children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him online at CFPayne.com.

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