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Book Reviews of October Sky

October Sky
October Sky
Author: Homer H. Hickam Jr.
ISBN-13: 9780739403853
ISBN-10: 0739403850
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Book Type: Hardcover
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mmmustafa avatar reviewed October Sky on + 7 more book reviews
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This was an amazing coming-of-age book, similar in many regards to Stephen King's novella, The Body. That was later turned into the movie, Stand By Me.

October Sky / Rocket Boys is based on a true story, and it's well worth the read. The science of rockets, the lives of Appalachian coal miners, and the dreams of teenagers in the late 1950's are real and captivating. I highly recommend this book!