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Laika

Written and illustrated by Nick Abadzis
Publisher First Second Imprint First Second ISBN

9781596431010

Awards and Honors YALSA Top 10 Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2008 | <I>Book Sense</I> Children’s Picks – Spring 2008 | <I>Kirkus Reviews</I> – Best Young Adult Books 2007

Laika

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Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Alcohol Abuse,Violence: Cruelty to Animals

"Gentlemen . . . this will be Laika's vessel! The first spacecraft . . . Sputnik II! There are still problems, but we'll solve them. Even on such a tight schedule!" "How will the satellite return to earth?" "It won't. . . . There is no return option." Here are the intertwined stories of Korolev, the driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program; Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health; and Laika, an energetic, trusting, and beloved dog chosen for a journey she will not survive. Full-color illustrations. Afterword. Bibliography.
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Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)

Graphic Novels Middle Plus

Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)

For Grades 5-8

Book-length narratives presented in comic book style, graphic novels foster both visual and verbal comprehension skills while exposing readers to interesting dialogue and satire, as well as affirming diversity. JLG's selection of these unique books, some of them only published in softcover, are ideal for attracting reluctant readers and introducing them to literature they might not encounter otherwise. You may find that the 14 books in this category will turn your reluctant readers into eager readers.

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Diversity, ESL, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Funny/Humorous

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