Far Out!

by Lili Wilkinson

 Three people in space suits are floating over a galaxy-like swirl.
As the seconds count down to the launch of humanity’s first family into deep space, young stargazer Stella is sure that today is going to be the most exciting day of her life. But she has no idea of just HOW exciting and terrifying and important it will be. And what it will mean for the future of interstellar travel. Join the Kaufmanns as they go FAR OUT! in Lili Wilkinson’s heartstopping short story, a rollercoaster ride of rocket thrusters, astronauts, life and death decisions …and a groovy dancing robot frog.

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