I remember the moon landing of Apollo 11. I was 13 and excited to stay up late to watch men walking on the moon. I LOVE YOU, MICHAEL COLLINS by Lauren Baratz-Logsted brought many memories.
Mamie is ten years old. Her older sister Eleanor has moved into an apartment. Her other sister Bess is busy with high school and her boyfriend Vinny. Next door is her best friend, Buster.
As the school year comes to a close, Mamie listens to all the other girls and boys who marvel at Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. No one ever mentions Michael Collins, but Mamie thinks he is the one to admire because without him circling the moon, the other two won't have a way to get back to earth.
Mamie begins writing letters to Michael Collins. As she does, her own family begins to unravel. Talking with him through her letters helps her deal with the real-life upheaval when everyone else seems to be abandoning her.
I'd classify this as historical fiction with a twist, and highly recommend it for middle grade readers.
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