Farther than the moon
(Playaway Audiobook)

Issued on Playaway.

Title supplied by publisher.

Release date supplied by publisher.

One set of earphones and one AAA battery required for playback.

Previously released by Macmillan Audio.

Read by Joshua Wichard.

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, hes forced to reckon with the truth that Robbie may never visit space like the brothers have always hoped. But Houston is determined to honor Robbies 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.

Grades 3 - 6.