Promise Me the Moon

This is the inspiring story of Annie Armstrong, an ambitious African-American girl who's facing a slew of personal changes and academic challenges. When a science teacher encourages her to apply to one of the top high schools in the state, Annie hesitates. She knows McAllen High will help her towards her dream of becoming an astronaut'but does she have what it takes to make it there?"A warm but understated depiction of a close-knit African-American family and community." ? The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksBarnes, Joyce Annette is the author of 'Promise Me the Moon' with ISBN 9780606142977 and ISBN 0606142975.