Apollo 13 (Penguin Readers, Level 2) (Paperback)

~ Dina Anastasio (Author), Brent Furnas (Author)

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Product Description

On the thirteenth minute of the thirteenth hour in 1970, the thirteenth Apollo mission is launched. But something goes wrong. Astronaut, Jim Lovell's space module is failing. Will he and his crew make it back to earth alive? A dramatic true story filmed starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon and Kathleen Quinlan.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 41 pages
• Publisher: Pearson ESL (January 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582451841
• ISBN-13: 978-0582451841
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,980 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Penguin Reader , Level 2 (600 words) Series.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The long journey home. The story of Apollo 13., November 29, 2004

A Kid's Review

The main character in this book is Jim Lovell. Jim is a very imaginative man. He dreams of going to the moon with his friend Ken Mattingly. When he finally gets to go to the moon like Neil Armstrong Ken gets sick and doesn't get to go. Finally in space something happens that Jim will never forget.

In the beginning the plot was to go to the moon to collect moon rocks but when something explodes on the ship they just try to get them home alive.

The story takes place on the Apollo13 space shuttle in space and in mission control in Houston.

The theme was trying to get the astronauts home safely.

I loved this story because it was exciting and very thrilling. I just kept wanting to read more and more and before I knew it the book was over and my adventure was over. So it was a fantastic book and I think everybody should read it The best part was it was based on a true story.

3.0 out of 5 stars Apollo 13, July 4, 2000

By	Miguel Marmol (Miami FL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apollo 13 (Junior Novelization) (Paperback)

This book is very good, it tells the story of the Apollo 13 incident in a very simple way. It helps children understand the dangers and responsabilities of space exploration without discouraging children to become part of it.

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