Endurance, Young Readers Edition, Scott Kelly
Endurance, Young Readers Edition, Scott Kelly
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Endurance, Young Readers Edition
My Year in Space and How I Got There

Author: Scott Kelly

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 7 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/16/2018

Synopsis

Discover what it's like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that!

Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero.

Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Find out the story of Kelly's childhood, his struggles in school, and ultimately the inspiration that sparked his incredible career, and the training to become a test-pilot and then astronaut.

This personal and fascinating story, newly adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller, will encourage aspiring astronauts and young readers everywhere to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars.

"An engaging and high-flying read for nonfiction and space lovers alike." --School Library Journal

"Those who are intrigued by space travel will find this a fascinating book." --Booklist

"Recommend this to readers who are interested in current events and anyone who wants an in-depth look at a STEM-related career." --VOYA

About The Author

SCOTT KELLY is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. Kelly retired from the Navy at the rank of captain after twenty-five years of service. A veteran of four spaceflights, Kelly commanded the space shuttle Endeavour in 2007 and twice commanded the International Space Station. He has spent more than 520 days in space and holds the record for the longest single mission by a U.S. astronaut. He lives in Houston. You can follow him on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter at @StationCDRKelly.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alicia on July 01, 2018

For this one, I guess I'd want to read the adult version to compare because I didn't hit it off with this book and think it's the approach Kelly takes with the book as well as the choppy tell-don't-show sentences that didn't pull me in. There were assumptions and understandings that need to be made......more

Goodreads review by Laura on October 25, 2018

Scott Kelly details his life from childhood as a risk-taking twin in New Jersey to living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for a full year. Scott was a poor student in high school, but found motivation in reading The Right Stuff, a book about a pilot, along with an inspirational phone ca......more

Goodreads review by Booker on February 02, 2019

This book was told from the point of view Scott Kelly, a NASA astronaut that spent over 500 days in space during his life. Scott was a very reliable narrator because he described the things that both the Russian space agency and NASA were doing right and wrong as well as described the things he enjo......more

Goodreads review by Julien on April 18, 2022

This book is a memoir about the astronaut Scott Kelly, his time in space, and how he ended up as an astronaut. He begins by talking about his childhood and when he and his brother were awakened by his parents on July 21, 1969, to watch the people walk on the moon for the first time. He said after th......more

Goodreads review by LeeAnne on January 31, 2019

When Scott Kelly was returning from the ISS after his year-long mission, I was in the middle of teaching space exploration to my 6th graders. We watched his preparation leading up to his return to Earth, followed his Twitter feed, and cheered when he was back safely on Earth. It was perfect for our......more

Quotes

Praise for Endurance:

"Captivating, charming . . . [Kelly] pulls back the curtain separating the myth of the astronaut from its human realities." -- The New York Times Book Review

"[Endurance] is a memoir of the right stuff that will hypnotize any space geek." --The Wall Street Journal

"Endurance, with its honest, gritty descriptions of an unimaginable life, a year off Earth, is as close as most readers will come to making that voyage themselves.” —The Financial Times

“Kelly’s account is insightful, at times humorous, heart-tugging at others. And it’s inspiring enough to change the life of some lost kid, just like The Right Stuff did for him.” —USA Today

“For space junkies, it’s absolutely required reading. . . . We feel as though we’re right there with him. A great book.” —Booklist

“This isn’t your usual astronaut’s memoir.” —The Philadelphia Tribune


Praise for My Journey to the Stars:

"Kelly’s account firmly underscores the rewards of dedication to one’s dreams." —Publishers Weekly

"Kelly’s story is an inspiration for adventure, fodder for space fascination, and a call to work hard and follow one’s dreams." —Booklist

"[Will] inspire a new generation of space ­travelers." —School Library Journal

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