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.
So, like a good astronaut, he dares to make a new plan -- one that shoots for the stars..
But Houston is determined to honor Robbie\'s dream, even if it seems like an impossible mission.
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.
At camp, Houston is quickly drawn into the orbit of new friends, cosmic adventures, and a long-lost grandfather.
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.
It\'s hard to tell where Houston\'s love of space ends and where Robbie\'s begins.
Ever since their dad left, Houston and Robbie have been inseparable.
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.
All thirteen-year-old Houston Stewart has ever wanted is to become an astronaut.
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
