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The Sea of Tranquility [Paperback]

Mark Haddon , Christian Birmingham
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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1 Oct 2008

Leading up to the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, the excitement of this momentous event is captured through the eyes of a child in this glorious picture book, reformatted with a new cover design. Mark Haddon is the prize-winning, highly-acclaimed author of the best-selling novel 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time'.

Years ago there was a little boy who dreamed of rocketing to the moon, of landing on the crumbly rock and walking across the Sea of Tranquility.

He borrowed library books and read how astronauts had orbited the earth and walked in space. And every night he hoped that they would find a way to land on the moon and walk where he had dreamed of walking. And eventually, one cloudless night, they did…


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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; New edition edition (1 Oct 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007274769
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007274765
  • Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 26.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 122,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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‘A touching recollection, evocatively illustrated, of a child’s-eye view of the moon and the excitement and wonder he felt when the first moon landing took place.’ Guardian

‘It is back to July 16 1969 for Mark Haddon’s The Sea of Tranquility. Apollo II’s giant leap for mankind is re-lived through the wondering imagination of a small boy and Christian Birmingham’s dream-like celestial pastels. ‘Financial Times

‘The deliciously enchanting text is complemented by Christian Birmingham’s exquisite pastel illustrations, which capture the awe and mystery that the moon had for this small boy.’ Books for Keeps

The extraordinary dream quality of the illustrations … give this book a real feel of awe and wonder. A terrific book…’ Junior Education

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Onse upon a time there was a little boy who dreamed of flying to the moon. At night he would sit at his bedroom window, staring through his Dad's binoculars, and wonder what it would be like to walk across the Sea of Tranquility. He hoped that one day the astronauts would find a way to land there. And then, one cloudless night, they did…

"A touching recollection, evocatively illustrated, of a child's-eye view of the moon and the excitement and wonder he felt when the first mon landing took place." 'The Guardian'

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice enough book but not what I expected 12 July 2010
Format:Paperback
I was recommended this book for a 5 yr old who is fascinated by space. However the book is the memories of someone who was a boy at the time of the moon landing rather than being about the landing itself. I enjoyed the book but he found it rather uninformative!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kids Love This Book 3 Mar 2013
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We ordered this book as part of a home education study on Humans in Space. My children are 7 and 5, but young for their years. The book itself is beautiful, the illustrations are a feast for the eyes and inspired a lot of pastel work in the children.
The story is wonderfully told of one mans' memory of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon when he was a small boy. The language is well crafted and it almost reads like a poem. The children loved Mars being described as the 'space tomato'. Overall it presents as very simple but we found layers of interest and warmth in this delightful book. My children also now have a picture of the solar system on theirs walls.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Touching story of Mankind's greatest adventure 2 Mar 2013
By Chris
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A charming book which captures the inspiration of project Apollo and the sense of wonder that a child watching from Earth would have had growing up in the 1960s and 70s. A nice book to read to your children if you were born in the 1960s!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great teaching book
Fabulous to share with children of any age. Used it as a base for a reflected story about dreams & ambitions. Great to introduce change of person and tense. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. L. Massey
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
I loved this book for the gentle story, wonderful illustrations, and shared memories of the moon landings. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jan
4.0 out of 5 stars The Sea of Tranquility
If you're over 40 you'll have a tear at the end of the story. Thanks to the writer, not the illustrator.
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Naimless
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
love the book and the pictures - our 5 year old loved the book from school so much we've bought a copy!!!
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by R. Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations and so apt.
I bought this book for my little boys Christmas. I have always had a strong fascination for the moon landings. I think this has something to do with being born on 20 July 1969. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by Loobie Loo
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem
Mark Haddon's book is an absolute treasure. I regularly read it to my Year 2 class when we are 'doing the Moon Missions' and find it difficult to finish without a tear in my eye. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by C. L. Daniels
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
This book has wonderful illustrations and a great storyline. My Year 1 class loved it. I would highly recommend this book to all ages, especially those adults old enough to... Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Mr. Dennis Irwin
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