NEIL ARMSTRONG

THE BOY WHO WENT TO THE MOON

AUTHOR MARIA ISABEL SANCHEZ VEGARA ILLUSTRATOR CHRISTOPHE JACQUES PUBLISHER FRANCES LINCOLN PRICE £9.99/ $15.99 RELEASE OUT NOW

The most famous images of Neil Armstrong are the photographs of him stepping onto the Moon – the first person in history to do so. His name will remain in the history books forever, but how did Armstrong come to be this famous figure? This book, as part of Vegara’s Little People, Big Dreams series, helps young children view Armstrong as a young person with big ambitions and wasn’t too different from themselves. As a young boy in Ohio, Armstrong was fascinated with flight after an early experience at the Air Races. From that ignition of inspiration to the moment he earned his pilot licence and took his dreams to new heights, this book demonstrates to young readers how far interest and ambition can take you.

Not many good stories come without overcoming trials, and Armstrong earned his fame through persistence and bravery. During both his time working as a pilot in the Korean

War and through his most scary moments in spaceflight, the story of Armstrong is one of courage and dedication.

Each of these key moments in Armstrong’s life is beautifully depicted in educational, cartoonstyle illustrations, while the latter pages present real photographic depiction of the man himself. Armstrong’s footprints on the Moon are illustrated as the final image in the story. These remain in place there today, as a symbol of his long-standing achievement. After reading this gripping true story, readers may be filled with inspiration to follow their own dreams and leave their own footprints.