Shooting for the Stars
My Journey to Become Ireland’s First Astronaut
Dr Norah Patten author Jennifer Farley illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:O'Brien Press Ltd
Publishing:1st Sep '25
£12.99
This title is due to be published on 1st September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Since I was eleven years old, I’ve been obsessed with space and exploration and rockets. I wanted to go to space, and I did everything I could to make that happen. Come with me on a journey to the stars!
Dr Norah Patten is about to become the first Irish person in space. Here, she tells us all about her mission, all about space and the life of an astronaut: What is the solar system? How do astronauts travel to space? What do they eat up there? How do they go to the toilet?! Where will astronauts go next? And most importantly … how can you get there too?
Norah’s knowledge and experience are enthusiastically shared on every page with fascinating facts and information to be learned along the way. Anyone curious about space travel and life in zero gravity is in for a treat as Norah answers many important questions such as what do astronauts eat in space and where do they go to the toilet. At all times it seems like Norah is talking directly to us and the accompanying colourful, cartoon-like illustrations by Jennifer Farley are a perfect match to this conversational tone, making this a highly accessible and most enjoyable read. Norah’s personal story is also compelling as she outlines her path to date, emphasising the work, determination and self-belief involved in placing herself at the forefront of potential future astronauts. Her story is one that many young people will not only enjoy but also find inspirational as Norah encourages everyone to follow their dream and work hard to achieve success
* Children’s Books Ireland *fun and fascinating
* Irish Mail on Sunday *fabulous … fun and captivating
* Astronomy Ireland Magazine *part memoir, part non-fiction … the story of one woman’s journey towards being the first Irish astronaut. Packed with interesting facts … attractive child-friendly illustrations add to the book’s appeal
* Irish Independent *Got a wannabe astronaut at home? They’ll adore this
* Mummypages *a fun and captivating book about space and how to become an astronaut which encourages us to be persistent in our dreams … a fabulously illustrated book which brings the words to life
* Astronomy Ireland Magazine *suitable for 3rd class to 6th class and perfect for a non-fiction read aloud due to its engaging text and colourful illustrations … a special Christmas present
* InTouch Magazine *a very child-friendly book with humourous illustrations by Jennifer Farley
* Irish Examiner *If you wanted something beautiful and inspirational for a little person, Ballina native Norah Patten’s Shooting for the Stars is a great choice
* Western Peop- Winner of Specsavers Children’s Book of the Year (Senior) 2019 (Ireland)
ISBN: 9781788493888
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
48 pages