Elliot Schroeder, 14, of Crazy Peak, Montana is the first teenager to go into space. While on a NASA mission he talks to Vincent Ole Tome, also 14. Turns out the two have a lot in common, dreams of a better life -- not necessarily following their father's dream. Vince dreams of going back to the "wooden" school instead of becoming a Masai warrior And Elliot wants to be a pilot not a cattle rancher. As the two strong-willed boys argue about religion, cultural differences, etc. via the ham radio, the world listen in. Their discussions spark similar ones around the world. So NASA arranges for the two to meet where they decide they can be friends. A provocative look at cultural differences.
Read by a master of audiobooks George Guidall.
2012 Notable Children's Recordings
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