Blast Off at Woomera facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Hugh Walters |
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| Cover artist | Leslie Wood |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Chris Godfrey of U.N.E.X.A |
| Genre | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Faber |
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Publication date
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1957 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 187 |
| OCLC | 30163717 |
| 823.91 | |
| Followed by | The Domes of Pico |
Blast Off at Woomera is an exciting science fiction novel for young readers. It's the first book in the Chris Godfrey of U.N.E.X.A. series, written by British author Hugh Walters. The book was first published in the UK by Faber in 1957. It was also released in the USA and the Netherlands with different titles.
Contents
What's This Book About?
This thrilling story begins with a mystery. Strange objects have been spotted on the Moon, near a place called Mons Pico. The British Government suspects a rival country might be behind these mysterious sightings. They quickly decide to send a mission to the Moon. The goal is to take close-up photos of these strange objects, which look like domes.
Chris Godfrey's Big Chance
The rocket needed for this mission isn't big enough to carry an adult astronaut. This is where Chris Godfrey comes in! Chris is a very smart 17-year-old. He's a science whiz who loves rockets. Most importantly for this mission, he is less than 5 feet tall! His small size makes him the perfect candidate to fit into the compact rocket.
The Mission to the Moon
The launch site for this important mission is the Woomera Rocket Research Station. This station is located in South Australia. However, the mission faces a big challenge. There might be a spy from a rival country among the ground crew. This adds a lot of danger and suspense to Chris's journey.
Looking Back at the Story
This book was written before many real-life space achievements happened. It came out two years before the first actual use of satellite imagery. It was also published four years before humans first traveled into space. This makes the story even more interesting to read today!
