The Astronomically Grand Plan

I love this first book in a STEM-centered chapter book series featuring a young MC with hearing aids! There's friend drama, teaches problem-solving to kids in a child-friendly manner, and highlights the power of teamwork. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to read this.......more

Astronaut dreams mix with friendship and determination in a fun chapter book with a character, who promises so much more adventure to come. Astrid and her best friend have grand plans to become astronauts, but without a single word, the best friend backs out and leaves Astrid to tackle the first year......more

First sentence: I tapped my clock for the millionth time: 12:06 a.m. The numbers flashed off like they always did. As if they were mad I'd woken them up. Premise/plot: Astrid, the protagonist, dreams of being the first astronaut in space with hearing aids. Space is literally all she thinks about. Oka......more

Kids who are into STEM will genuinely enjoy the problem solving activities, but there is also a little bit of friendship drama resolution complete with genuine apologies after impulsive behavior. I loved that Astrid's hearing aid turns out to be advantage instead of a liability!......more

This book was so great. It was short, but so much was packed into it. Appreciating differences, friendship, STEM, hearing impairment, and thinking outside the box. I really liked the main character and the secondary characters as well. An all-around win!......more