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Laika
Nick Abadzis
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Description for Laika
Paperback. Blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. In this title, along with Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner, now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. Num Pages: 224 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: YFW. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 152 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 452.
Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner, now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. This intense triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like Because of Winn-Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller. Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Laika's story will speak straight to your heart.
Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner, now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. This intense triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like Because of Winn-Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller. Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Laika's story will speak straight to your heart.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave USA
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781250050625
SKU
V9781250050625
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
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