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The story follows young Chris, who loves to imagine himself as a brave astronaut exploring the universe. His nights, however, are clouded by a fear of the dark. When he watches the moon landing on television, he discovers how exciting the unknown can be—an experience that mirrors the early life of the real Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Chris Hadfield
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