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Mae, an eight‑year‑old girl living on a farm in the town of Star, becomes fascinated with the 1969 Apollo 11 mission and the historic moon landing. As she watches the spacecraft journey to the moon, she dreams of one day stepping onto lunar soil herself, inspiring young readers with her hope and curiosity.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Dianna Hutts Aston
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