Laika / Nick Abadzis ; color by Hilary Sycamore.
This is the journey of Laika, the abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. With the blending of fact and fiction, this story intertwines three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life.
Record details
- ISBN: 1596431016
- ISBN: 1596433027
- ISBN: 9781596431010
- ISBN: 9781596433021
- ISBN: 9781596437029
- Physical Description: 205 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : First Second, 2007.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-205).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Sycamore, Hilary
- Target Audience Note:
- GN370L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 2.8 2 115986.
- Awards Note:
- A Junior Library Guild selection
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Sputnik satellites > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction. - Genre:
- Children's stories.
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Available copies
- 13 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Stanly County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Branch Library | J FIC Abadzis (Text) | 31011000244467 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | YA GN LAIKA (Text) | 39493106268222 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | YA 741.5973 ABA (Text) | 0020509479067 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
| Graham County Library | J 741.5973 ABA (Text) | 80605001384709 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hampton B. Allen Library | YA 741.5973 A (Text) | 18198000396277 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| High Point Library | J GRAPHIC Aabadzis Nick (Text) | 30519009591663 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Repair | - |
| Jackson County Public Library | YA ABADZIS (Text) | 39493107196786 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Kill Devil Hills Library | YA 741.5 ABA (Text) | 39488500485091 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Checked out | 08/12/2026 |
| Lewisville Branch | YA Abadzis, Nick (Text) | 0112514858748 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Mt. Airy Public Library | YA 629.4 ABA (Text) | 40599000741911 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
