Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11
| Company type | Children's picture book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Brian Floca |
| Products | Children's literature |
| Parent | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 is a children's picture book from 2009 authored by Brian Floca, which narrates the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. The book was released by Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Reception
Common Sense Media commended the work for its engaging storytelling paired with a detailed and lyrical portrayal of the Apollo 11 mission, suggesting it particularly suits readers already acquainted with the historical event. School Library Journal referred to it as a "moving narrative," while The Horn Book Magazine emphasized Floca's talent in making intricate scientific concepts accessible and meaningful.
Further evaluations appeared in Library Media Connection, BookPage, Booklist—which awarded it a starred review, describing it as both "elegant" and "thoughtful"—the National Space Society, Kirkus Reviews (also starred), and Publishers Weekly, all praising its captivating prose and impressive illustrations.
Awards
Moonshot has received several honors, among them:
- 2009 Horn Book Fanfare Book - Nonfiction
- 2010 Children's Choice Fifth to Sixth Grade Book of the Year - finalist
- 2010 ALA Notable Children's Book - All Ages
- 2010 Robert F. Sibert Medal - Honor
- 2010 Flora Stieglitz Straus Award - co-winner