Homer Hickam, author of the memoir Rocket Boys (made into the movie October Sky), recalls his first years as a NASA engineer while also telling the story of his fluffy black and white cat Paco who had the magic ability to make people smile and give them hope. But when Paco was struck down by a disease that left him unable to walk, Hickam was faced with a terrible decision, let his beloved cat live in misery or put him to sleep. Before that decision could be made, the space mission Hickam was working on needed to be rescued and there was only one sure way to save it: Paco’s magic meow! This is a true story of the space age that is also a delightful tale of the love between an engineer and his cat.
BOOKS AUTOGRAPHED and PERSONALIZED BY HOMER HICKAM AVAILABLE BY MAIL
Homer Hickam hardback books can be purchased and personalized, autographed and mailed to you! Great gifts for Christmas, birthdays, Valentines Day, Mother’s Day, special teacher, Father’s Day, graduation and more!!
All are Autographed and Personalized as you wish by Homer Hickam, with special signature authenticity embossed seal.
Paco: The Cat Who Meowed in Space
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Homer Hickam, author of the memoir Rocket Boys (made into the movie October Sky), recalls his first years as a NASA engineer while also telling the story of his fluffy black and white cat Paco who had the magic ability to make people smile and give them hope. But when Paco was struck down by a disease that left him unable to walk, Hickam was faced with a terrible decision, let his beloved cat live in misery or put him to sleep. Before that decision could be made, the space mission Hickam was working on needed to be rescued and there was only one sure way to save it: Paco’s magic meow! This is a true story of the space age that is also a delightful tale of the love between an engineer and his cat.
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BOOKS AUTOGRAPHED and PERSONALIZED BY HOMER HICKAM AVAILABLE BY MAIL
Homer Hickam hardback books can be purchased and personalized, autographed and mailed to you! Great gifts for Christmas, birthdays, Valentines Day, Mother’s Day, special teacher, Father’s Day, graduation and more!!
All are Autographed and Personalized as you wish by Homer Hickam, with special signature authenticity embossed seal.
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