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Laika the Astronaut
Owen Davey
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Description for Laika the Astronaut
Paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages, chiefly Illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 228 x 265 x 3. Weight in Grams: 164.
Laika is a homeless stray living on the streets of Moscow when she is picked by the Space Programme to be the first ever animal launched into orbit! But her rocket disappears and everyone thinks Laika is lost forever. Now you'll discover in Owen Davey's imaginative story that Laika was rescued by a loving new owner and found her true home on a planet far, far away.
Laika is a homeless stray living on the streets of Moscow when she is picked by the Space Programme to be the first ever animal launched into orbit! But her rocket disappears and everyone thinks Laika is lost forever. Now you'll discover in Owen Davey's imaginative story that Laika was rescued by a loving new owner and found her true home on a planet far, far away.
Product Details
Publisher
Templar Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783700271
SKU
V9781783700271
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99-5
About Owen Davey
Owen Davey (Author, Illustrator) Owen grew up near Brighton and graduated from University College Falmouth, gaining a first in illustration. He describes his style as contemporary and nostalgic and likes to use a palette of warm, muted colours. He works with traditional and digital media. Owen's impressive debut book, Foxly's Feast, won the 'Highly Commended' in the ... Read more
Reviews for Laika the Astronaut
There is also plenty to explore in Owen Davey's Laika the Astronaut - the artwork gives the story of Laika the canine astronaut real charm. Laika is plucked from the streets of Moscow and launched into space only to be seemingly lost forever when things go wrong. Davey gives a delightful alternative ending which children and adults alike will appreciate. ... Read more