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The Spacesuit

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There is a competition to make the spacesuit for the first moon landing! Ellie, an ordinary woman, is asked to lead a team of seamstresses. ­­­No one believes they can win but they are determined to try… Based on the true story of a team of seamstresses who strived to help put man on the moon.

Our Review Panel says...

What a wonderful and uplifting read! As somebody who loves teaching about space, this book caught my attention straight away, especially because it wasn’t like any other space book I had read before. This picture book was inspired by Eleanor ‘Ellie’ Foraker, a talented seamstress who created the spacesuit worn during the memorable Apollo 11 1969 Moon Landing. There is a lovely dedication to her on the very first page, and as you read through, it is clear to see what an inspirational woman Ellie Foraker really was…

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