Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan

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1 Caroline Fernandez

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Dharmali Patel

Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don’t know how to power their rocket.

Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it’s a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan.

A Top Grade Books Fall 2022 selection for Early Readers

A 2022 Globe & Mail Kids' Gift Guide selection

A 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Children’s/Juvenile Early Readers/Chapter Books

(Fiction)

Paperback

September 1, 2022

106 Pages | 5.5 × 8.5

Chapter Book (6-9)

ISBN 9781988761671

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Praise:

"Spunky protagonists get a realistic look at a historical female scientist in an accessible series opener" – Kirkus Reviews

"A wonderful start to a new series centering STEM and history; great for any children’s library collection." – School Library Journal Starred Review

"An exciting middle grade novel about the US’s first woman rocket scientist; it emphasizes curiosity, teamwork, and creative thinking" – Foreword Reviews

"Readers who are familiar with the “Magic Treehouse” and “Canadian Flyer” series books will enjoy the time travel elements of this novel." – CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"Approachable in tone, length, and subject matter, Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan is an excellent introduction for space enthusiasts and young scientists." – Booklife

"Engages readers with a fantastical story while introducing them to new scientific concepts" – Top Grade, 49th Kids

About the Author:

Caroline Fernandez is a Toronto-based children's author of +17 books, including the beloved Asha and Baz series and award-nominated Plague Thieves, inspiring young readers with real-life heroes, history, and a dash of adventure. Caroline writes, drinks tea, and bakes in Toronto, ON.

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About the Illustrator:

Dharmali Patel studied at the Mumbai-Rachna Sansad School of Applied Arts, where she majored in illustration, and the Vancouver Film School, where she earned her bachelor's in 2D classical animation. In the past 20 years, she has worn the

hats of animation director, art director, visual development artist, designer, and illustrator. Dharmali is honoured that authors trust her with their beautiful words and allow her to visually conceive the world and characters that ultimately become their books. She hopes that her imagery will inspire young minds and encourage a love of reading and beautiful art. Currently, Dharmali lives and works in Toronto. She is represented by Illustration Online LLC.