The Far Side of the Moon

The Far Side of the Moon

The Far Side of the Moon is a graphic retelling of the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission that follows astronaut Michael Collins, commander of the lunar orbiter. When the Earth disappears behind the moon, Collins loses contact with his fellow astronauts on the moon’s surface. In total isolation for 21 hours, Collins awaits word that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin have managed to launch their moon lander successfully. In this singularly lonely and dramatic setting of The Far Side of the Moon book. Collins reviews the politics, science, and engineering that propelled the Apollo 11 mission across 239,000 miles of space to the moon. Selected for the Junior Library Guild 2017, The Far Side of the Moon book is a truly captivating read. The tension, drama, and adventure in The Far Side of the Moon book offer readers with a thrilling and exciting experience.