I ADORED THIS BOOK! Alex is an 11-yr-old boy who loves science and rockets. He sets out on his own to go to a rocket-launch event with his model rocket. (His mom is having one of her "quiet" periods, so she won't mind if he goes. He stocked the fridge for her.) He wants to send a recording with it into space so aliens will know what we are like. The book is told through his rambling recordings. His quest does not go as planned, as you can imagine, but along the way, he discovers the kindness of strangers and even family. He realizes what family, bravery and love truly are. I loved the characters, the format and especially the quirky protagonist, Alex. It was a bit mature in spots - comments about puberty and mental illness. (FIC CHE)
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