A review by panda_incognito
Blast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America Into Space by Sally W Comport, Suzanne Slade
4.0
I absolutely love the vivid, vibrant illustrations in this picture book biography. The style is very unique, and the artist's work conveys Sherman's emotion well. The text is also very strong, and this little-known story of a woman's contribution to the Space Race will appeal to all ages.
The author's note mentions that because it is very difficult to uncover information about this woman's life, she had to fictionalize some details and considers this to be historical fiction. At my library, this is shelved as a nonfiction biography. I wish that this had ben clearer sooner, and that she had indicated which parts she made up.
The author's note mentions that because it is very difficult to uncover information about this woman's life, she had to fictionalize some details and considers this to be historical fiction. At my library, this is shelved as a nonfiction biography. I wish that this had ben clearer sooner, and that she had indicated which parts she made up.