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The unforgettable story of the bond between a budding scientist and her beloved dog, perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and See You In the Cosmos. Lucy loves space. She loves to gaze up at the stars and bask in spaces bigness and its here, there, and everywhereness. She loves it so much that she built a rocket ship in her backyard, hoping that one day she can use it to explore space herself. The ship is just Prototype I, though, so its not ready to carry anyone into orbit yet. Or so she thinks. Laika doesnt give much thought to space - she is a dog, after all. The thing that Laika loves the most is Lucy. She loves Lucy so much that, one evening, she wanders into Prototype I looking for her - and is promptly launched into space.While Laika takes off on an intergalactic adventure, Lucy begins a lifelong scientific quest to bring her dog home. Told from the two friends alternating perspectives and, in turns, heartbreaking and hilarious, this tale will win over anyone who has ever loved a pet, or who has looked at the stars and wondered just what might be going on in the here, there, and everywhereness.A Library Information Technology Association Excellence in Childrens & Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Book"I wish I had this book when I was a kid! It brings you on a fun adventure through the universe and sneaks in some fascinating science along the way." - Emily Calandrelli, Correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World"Reminiscent of Roald Dahls style . . . . For those who might enjoy a dog book, a science book, or just a good story."--Kirkus"Readers who have ever loved a dog and tinkerers who dream of leaving the prototype stage of design will enjoy this tale of friendship and improbable interstellar canine time-bending."--SLJ
About the Author
Will Buckingham is a writer of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. He was brought up in Norfolk, England, and went on to study Fine Arts, Anthropology and Philosophy, taking a PhD in continental philosophy.For several years he was Reader in Writing and Creativity at De Montfort University, Leicester. He has also worked as Visiting Professor of Humanities at the Parami Institute, Myanmar, as Associate Professor of Literature at Sichuan University, China, and as a researcher at Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia. As well as writing, he teaches creative writing and philosophy.