48 pages • 1 hour read
Erin Entrada KellyWe Dream of Space
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In We Dream of Space, three seventh-grade siblings—Cash, Bird, and Fitch—navigate personal challenges and familial tensions in January 1986 while their science teacher Ms. Salonga teaches a unit on the space shuttle Challenger’s mission, which profoundly impacts them when it tragically explodes. The book includes strong, insulting language in parental arguments and features a character dealing with violent impulses.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly is widely praised for its compelling portrayal of sibling dynamics and its emotional depth set against the backdrop of the Challenger disaster. Critics commend the author’s ability to create relatable and nuanced characters. Some note that the pacing may feel slow to those seeking a more action-driven narrative.
Who Should Read We Dream of Space?
Readers who enjoyed Wonder by R.J. Palacio or Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt will be captivated by Erin Entrada Kelly’s We Dream of Space. This middle-grade novel appeals to those who love heartfelt, character-driven stories exploring family dynamics, personal growth, and resilience through a historical lens.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Friendship
Natural World: Space & The Universe
History: World