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Feb 06, 2018JCLKariE rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Eleven-year-old Alex is recording sounds from life on Earth onto his golden iPod which he’s launching into space aboard his rocket, the Voyager 3, at the Southwest High-Altitude Rocket Festival in New Mexico. These recordings make up the story which adds an interesting storytelling technique to the story. Alex makes food for his mom, packs his things, prints his Amtrack tickets and sets off for SHARF. Alex's mom has a lot of quiet days and takes long walks so she won't mind that he's gone for a few days. The train ride is the start of a great trip with his dog, Carl Sagen, named after his personal hero and creator of the golden records. During his trip he makes new friends and learns about his family. Alex is hilarious, obsessed with space, and loves astronomy jokes. The explanations of common sayings and human emotions make this novel outstanding. I loved this story. Fans of Wonder will enjoy See You in the Cosmos.