David A. Kelly is a children's author best known for his book
series Ballpark Mysteries and Most Valuable Player. He lives inWest
Newton, MA. Visitdavidakellybooks.com.
Edwin Fotheringham is the award-winning illustrator of many
picture-book biographies, including Blue Grass Boy, Eleanor Makes
Her Mark, and Dazzlin' Dolly. He has also produced art for
magazines, including The New Yorker and Ladies' Home Journal. Visit
edfotheringham.com.
A Bank Street Best Children's Book
"The author adds plenty of carefully researched detail to a story
that is usually barely mentioned in histories, if at all, and, at
the end, a very helpful overview of every Apollo mission and what
it accomplished." —Kirkus Reviews
"The extensive back matter briefly summarizes each Apollo moon
mission as well as Shepard’s career as an astronaut. A fresh
approach to the history of space exploration." —Booklist
"Kelly’s well-researched retelling of this unusual story...does a
little fact-checking on Shepard, who...became the 'first human to
play a sport on the Moon.' Fotheringham’s digital art uses a
limited color palette that gives the story a vintage feel." —The
Horn Book
“Tee Time on the Moon introduces readers to the thrill of the
Apollo missions while inspiring them to see connections between our
life on Earth and the exploration of the Moon and space. The book
is engaging, informative, and an excellent distillation of the
magic and innovation of the Apollo era.”—Dr. Waleed Abdalati,
former NASA Chief Scientist
“People have always been fascinated by the Moon. The
Apollo missions only increased that fascination. When you
add in a great astronaut who decides to play golf on the Moon,
you have Tee Time on the Moon, a thriller that will keep young
readers mesmerized. It is great to find a writer and artist who
have created a book that engages students in science and
technology.”—Farouk El-Baz, secretary, Lunar Landing Site
Selection Committee for the Apollo program
“David Kelly captures the adventure and playful spirit of Apollo 14
in this delightful retelling of Alan Shephard’s journey to the
Moon.” —Teasel Muir-Harmony,Curator of the Apollo Collection,
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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