# Farther Than the Moon - Hardcover

by **Lindsay Lackey** (Author)

**From award-winning author Lindsay Lackey comes _Farther Than the Moon_, a heartfelt story about a boy who wants to become an astronaut, but wonders if his dreams can include his brother with disabilities, perfect for fans of _We Dream of Space_ and _Song for a Whale._**

All thirteen-year-old Houston Stewart has ever wanted is to become an astronaut. His dreams feel like they're finally coming true when he's accepted to the highly-competitive Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program - if only he could bring his little brother, Robbie, with him.

Ever since their dad left, Houston and Robbie have been inseparable. It's hard to tell where Houston's love of space ends and where Robbie's begins. But Robbie's cerebral palsy and epilepsy mean he needs medical attention at home, so Houston is forced to take this giant leap for the two of them all on his own.

At camp, Houston is quickly drawn into the orbit of new friends, cosmic adventures, and a long-lost grandfather. But as Houston struggles to meet the program's rigorous demands, he's forced to reckon with the truth that Robbie may never visit space like the brothers have always hoped. But Houston is determined to honor Robbie's dream, even if it seems like an impossible mission. So, like a good astronaut, he dares to make a new plan -- one that shoots for the stars.

**Called "a remarkable and heartfelt story that is as fun and gripping as it is profoundly moving" by #1 _New York Times_\-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart, this is a captivating read for aspiring astronauts and scientists, and a perfect holiday gift.**

### Author Biography

**Lindsay Lackey** did not want to be an astronaut when she grew up. However, she did want to be either a Supreme Court Justice or an author. Her debut novel, _All the Impossible Things_, made one of those dreams come true, and was named a Best Book of 2019 by the New York Public Library, the Denver Library, and _Children's Book Review_. While conducting research for her second novel, _Farther Than the Moon_, Lindsay fell in love with space and NASA history. She no longer wants to be a Supreme Court Justice, but if NASA wants to send a children's book author to space, she will happily volunteer.

**Number of Pages:** 336

**Dimensions:** 1.2 x 8.4 x 5.7 IN

**Publication Date:** September 19, 2023

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Farther Than the Moon

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 4.7

**Point Value:** 10

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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