by Mary Roach
First published 2023
Twelve-year-old Alex has always dreamed of being an astronaut. When he learns that his school is sending a student to train with NASA, he's determined to be the one. But first, he'll need to survive the rigorous selection process, from zero-gravity simulation to emergency spacewalk training. With the future of the space program on the line, can Alex rise to the occasion and prove he has the right stuff?
Genres: science-fiction, space, adventure, childrens
Vibes: fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, underdog
144 pages · Paperback · Norton Young Readers