Overview
When a team of brilliant kids-turned-astronauts find themselves in serious trouble in outer space, they must work together to get back home. This is the first book in an incredible middle-grade graphic novel series created by real life astronaut, Leland Melvin! Launch into action in T-Minus 3, 2, 1. When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought she'd pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, she's been skipping school most days to work at her brother's auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, she's part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help. Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives! Created by real-life astronaut Leland Melvin, Eisner-Award nominated comic creator Joe Caramagna, and brought to brilliant life by Alison Acton, SPACE CHASERS is a space adventure like no other.
Full Product Details
Author: Leland Melvin and Joe Caramagna ,
Joe Caramagna ,
Alison Acton
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Imprint: First Second
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.300kg
ISBN: 9781250782779
ISBN 10: 1250782775
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 04 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
""An entertaining and heartwarming journey into space."" --Kirkus ""A story of personal growth and teamwork; hand this to middle school kids who are looking for a STEM -adventure."" -- School Library Journal ""Space-obsessed middle-graders who dream of traveling to space will appreciate this optimistic and inspiring story that emphasizes the importance of resilience and teamwork."" --Booklist
Author Information
Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, author, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on mission STS-122 (2008) and STS-129 (2009), helping to construct the International Space Station. He led NASA Education and co-chaired the White House's Federal Coordination in STEAM Education Task Force, developing the nation's 5-year STEM education plan. After 24 years with NASA as a researcher, astronaut and Senior Executive Service leader, he shares his life story as an athlete, astronaut, scientist, engineer, photographer, and musician to help inspire the next generation of explorers to pursue STEAM careers. Joe Caramagna is a veteran writer of comic books, middle grade novels and graphic novels, and more! His notable works include Disney's Duck Tales and Disney's Frozen among other books by Disney Comics, Aru Shah & The End of Time graphic novel adaptation by Disney Hyperion, and many, many Marvel super hero stories starring Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. He lives in NJ with his wife and three children, and loves American history, New Jersey Devils hockey and donuts. Lots of donuts. Alison Acton is one half of Studio Dooomcat, comic and concept artists from Ottawa, Canada. Her background is traditional animation and she currently works from home as an illustrator and apparel designer. She has 3 small boys, including 5 year old identical twins, and thus spends most of her days hiding in the office hoping for quiet, and stepping on Legos.
