In this first book of a brand new-chapter book
series, a young girl is determined to be the first astronaut with
hearing aids in space!(goodreads summary)
Third grader Astrid can't wait for the after school program to begin! Shooting Stars is a super cool Space Club and she is excited to attend with her best friend Hallie. Astrid also dreams of being an Astronaut one day and will not let her hearing aids stop her from having that dream. There is also a space camp the two friends can attend at the end! All these things are part of Astrid's astronomically grand plan she has taped above her desk at home. But her grand plans fall apart when Hallie wants to join Art Club instead of the Shooting Stars. At her first club meeting, Astrid is not sure how she will be able to stick to her plan without Hallie by her side.
This is a wonderful new chapter book series for the second and third grade reader. It flows easily and will keep kids interest to the end. The chapters are short and includes illustrations throughout adding good imagery to the story. Astrid is devastated when Hallie chooses Art Club over the Space Club. She doesn't understand why she wants to switch and this makes Astrid feel alone. When it comes to this age group, this is a realistic scenario about friendships and the story does well handling changes among friends. It also has problem solving skills, finding and making new friends, teamwork, accepting that others have different interests and not letting anything stand in the way of your dreams. Astrid's determination through the many ups and downs of third grade to still reach her plan shows resilience. There are many character developments for her and messages throughout. This would be a great series for the summer reading list and for kids who have an interest in space. I am looking forward to reading the other books soon. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 7-8.~
Title: Astrid the Astronaut
Author: Rie Neal, illustrated by Talitha Shipman
Pub. date: July 2022, Aladdin Books
Genre: middle grade
Hardcover, 97 pgs.
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