Laika was the abandoned puppy who grew up to become Earth's first space traveller. This is her story.Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fact and fiction as he recounts Laika's journey - from the streets of Moscow to the Soviet space program, and then to her fateful final journey on Sputnik 2.Moving words and powerful pictures relate the history of this momentous event and the political landscape surrounding it, through the life of this small, curly-tailed dog. Poignant and authentic, Laika's story speaks straight to the heart.

About the Author
Nick Abadzis has been published in the US, Europe, and Japan. He travelled to Russia, visited special Sputnik 2 archives, and interviewed experts in the field to do the scientific and historical research to write this story. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.

Awards
Commended for Cybils (Graphic Novel/YA) 2007.



Book Information
ISBN 9781596431010
Author Nick Abadzis
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint First Second
Publisher Roaring Brook Press
Weight(grams) 426g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 155mm * 12mm