The fact this is based on a real dog that was launched into space makes it so much more interesting! 

However, the perspective of a dog was hard to ground myself in. The writing was very choppy, maybe to represent the personality of the dog, but it was too much for me. I never could get fully in the story.

The "religion" of the dogs via the Dogstar is interesting. Depending on my kid and how solid their Christian faith is would determine whether of not I let them read this one.

This is a book about living your truth despite outside influence. What a great topic to discuss with the kids in your life. This is definitely one I would want to read alongside a middle grader and discuss if I out it in their hands.

Thanks to Macmillan Kids for the book to review. All opinions are my own.