Critical Praise

"Recalling a lost era, (Hickam) brings his American hometown to life with vivid images, appealing characters and considerable literary magic."

——Publishers Weekly

"Compelling... riviting... extremely satifying reading."

——The Boston Globe

"A sparkling memoir!"

——Chicago Sun-Times

"A heartwarmer... truly beautiful and haunting. Another classic coming of age tale... the rocket boy soars again."

——People Magazine