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Rocket Girls

By Housuke Nojiri
Series: Rocket Girls
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In _Rocket Girls_ by Housuke Nojiri, a high school student named Yukari Morita unexpectedly becomes an astronaut for the Solomon Space Association after travelling to the Solomon Islands to find her missing father. The story cleverly weaves together themes of adventure, science, and youthful ambition as Yukari tackles the challenges of space travel. Set in a world where traditional roles are challenged, this engaging tale explores the possibilities of human spirit and ingenuity.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by space exploration and enjoy stories with a mix of adventure, humour, and science. The narrative engages with themes of innovation and determination, making it an enjoyable read for those who love tales of young heroines tackling grand cosmic challenges in unexpected ways.

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Ad Astra, baby!

Yukari Morita is a high school girl on a quest to find her missing father. While searching for him in the Solomon Islands, she receives the offer of a lifetime—she'll get the help she needs to find her father, and all she needs to do in return is become the world's youngest, lightest astronaut.

Yukari and her half-sister Matsuri, also petite, are the perfect crew for the Solomon Space Association's launches, or will be once they complete their rigorous and sometimes dangerous training.

Rocket Girls by Housuke Nojiri invites readers to join Yukari and Matsuri on their out-of-this-world adventure, threading the bonds of family and courage in the vastness of space.

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  • Rocket Girls
    Ad Astra, baby! Yukari Morita is a high school girl on a quest to find her missing father. While searching for him in the Solomon Islands, she receives the offer of a lifetime—she'll get the help she needs to find her father, and all she needs to do in return is become the world's youngest, lightest astronaut. Yukari and her...
    By Housuke Nojiri
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Rocket Girls by Housuke Nojiri is praised for its blend of science fiction elements and engaging characters. Reviewers appreciate its light-hearted and humorous approach to space exploration, often highlighting its charm and originality. The book is noted for appealing to a wide audience, including both sci-fi enthusiasts and those new to the genre.

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ISBN: 9781421536422

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Haikasoru

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 216

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About the Author

Housuke Nojiri was born in Mie, Japan, in 1961. After working in instrumentation control, CAD programming, and game design, he published his first work, The Blind Spot of Veis, based on the video game Creguian, in 1992. He gained popularity with his subsequent works the Creguian series and the Rocket Girls series. In 2002, he published Usurper of the Sun (Haikasoru 2009), ushering in a new era of space science fiction in Japan. After first appearing as a series of short stories, Usurper won the Seiun Award for best Japanese science fiction novel of 2002. His other works include Pendulum of Pinieru and Fuwa-Fuwa no Izumi. 

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